Small Native Trees
Hoheria populnea Purple Wave (Purple Lacebark)
Hoheria populnea Purple Wave, commonly known as Purple Lacebark, is a quick growing, small, NZ native tree that features colourful foliage. The serrated leaves have a green topside and a purple underside, and are held densely on slender branches. The tree becomes smothered in white, blossom like flowers through summer as it grows to 5 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Hoheria Purple Wave is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted as a quick growing shelter tree, used for screening, or grown as a specimen. It also suits being used in revegetation and riparian plantings.
Schefflera digitata (Seven Finger)
Schefflera digitata, commonly known as the Seven Finger Plant or Pate Seven Finger, is a small, NZ native tree grown for its showy and glossy foliage. This spreading tree features leaves that are made up of seven leaflets, hence the common name. New foliage emerges light green with pink-red veins and ages to become dark green. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide and can easily be contained with trimming. The Seven Finger Tree is commonly used in tropical gardens, planted alongside water features such as streams, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas if space permits.
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