About
An attractive tree, reaching 8-20m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest.
About the genus
A genus of five species of evergreen trees or shrubs, three of which are native to New Zealand, one to Hawaii and the other to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. They have solid, strong bark and bright green foliage, sometimes narrow and olive-leaf like, and small white flowers followed by red fruit containing a single seed
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen, borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible