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Carpodetus serratus

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marble Leaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host marbled foliage. It grows with an open framework, though the juvenile form tends to have distinctly tangled growth and a greater degree of leaf marbling. It typically grows to 8 m in height and 3 m in width, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Carpodetus serratus is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting in a large garden, or included in revegetation and native projects.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
A large Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro Tree) with lush, green foliage.

Prumnopitys ferruginea

Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a majestic New Zealand native tree belonging to the Podocarp family. This long lived evergreen species is renowned for its attractive dark green foliage and fleshy red seed cones that attract native birds such as kererū. Miro is a slow growing but highly valuable specimen tree that brings heritage, shade, and ecological importance to NZ gardens and landscapes. It is ideal for large properties, parks, and native revegetation projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Forestry, Native
Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.

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Dysoxylum spectabile tree.

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