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New Zealand’s only native palm is elegant and graceful with straight slender smooth stems crowned with fan-like rich green leaves up to 3m long. After some years a trunk forms which is scarred with rings from old fallen leaves. Prefers a cool root run. Prefers a shady position when young. At maturity will tolerate full sun, wind and coastal conditions. An excellent garden specimen or potted plant. Slow growing. Over many years can reach 10m. |
Plant Type | Palm |
Shape | Palm |
Country of Origin | New Zealand |
Similar to Consider | Pittii, Cheesemanii |
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Leaf Colour | Dark Green |
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Flower Colour | White, very small |
Fragrant? | No |
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Specimen | Yes |
Accent | Yes |
Bird Feeding | Yes |
Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. |
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Forms a large tree with fibrous, reddish-brown bark. Young growth soft green changing to brownish green to rich golden brown before falling. Tolerant of wet feet. Good for planting by streams, ponds and in wet areas. Height x Width 20 x 10 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider Quercus Palustris, Dacrycarpus dacrydoidies, Nyssa sylvatica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange and Gold - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A large spreading native that was valued for strong durable timber. Dark green leaves are made up of a number of leaflets joined together. Bears cup-shaped dull red 25mm flowers followed by bright orange-red fruits which attract birds. Grows well near the coast and will tolerate wind. Prefers free-draining soil. Ideal for specimen planting. Will grow to 10m+ but can be pruned to size Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon grandis, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.