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Shade Tolerant Evergreen Trees

Melicytus ramiflorus

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Melicytus ramiflorus, commonly known as Mahoe, is a mid-sized, NZ native tree featuring lush foliage which is bright green and tends to become darker with age. Tiny flowers are produced in abundance through spring and are followed by purple-black berries. This evergreen typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Melicytus ramiflorus is commonly used in coastal gardens, included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or used in revegetation programs.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian

Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a NZ native tree that thrives in damp areas. This slow growing tree has a distinctive buttressed trunk which gives it lateral support. It bears attractive, glossy green leaves with a serrated edge, and grows slowly to eventually reach 25 m tall and 10 m wide. Laurelia novae-zelandiae is commonly planted around swampy areas or on the edge of a stream, grown as a specimen, or included in a revegetation exercise.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Shade, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Native, Riparian
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