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alectryon excelsa

Alectryon excelsa, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is one of New Zealand’s most graceful native trees. Well-suited to a variety of landscaping needs, this striking evergreen thrives in a range of conditions and offers year-round beauty, making it a favourite amongst both home gardeners and professional landscapers. Its glossy foliage, attractive berries, and moderate growth rate mean that alectryon excelsa works well in everything from residential planting to street and park landscapes.

Alectryon excelsus

Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing 6–10 metres tall, it makes an excellent shade or specimen tree in both urban and rural settings. Titoki is wind-tolerant, frost-hardy in most areas, and well-suited to coastal conditions. Its inconspicuous flowers are followed by striking red and black fruit, which attracts native birds and adds seasonal interest to New Zealand gardens and landscapes.

A fantastic Titoki tree (Alectryon excelsus) growing as a speciment tree in an urban park.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    8.00 m
  • Spread:
    3.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Shade, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Features of Alectryon excelsa

The Titoki tree, or alectryon excelsa, is celebrated for its lush, glossy green leaves and its distinctive clusters of bright red berries, which appear in late spring and early summer. Its spreading form creates gentle dappled shade, making it excellent for sheltering gardens, seating areas, and walkways. Being wind tolerant and relatively low-maintenance, alectryon excelsa is prized as a hardy specimen tree, appreciated for its graceful structure and adaptability to a variety of soil types.

Planting and Care Tips

Alectryon excelsa prefers well-drained soils and positions with plenty of sunlight but will handle partial shade, especially in warmer climates. While young trees benefit from regular watering to establish a good root system, once settled, the Titoki tree is notably drought-tolerant—ideal for the changing New Zealand weather. A thick layer of mulch helps keep roots cool and encourages steady growth. Regular pruning isn’t usually necessary, but a light trim can help maintain shape or contain growth in smaller gardens.

Uses in the New Zealand Garden

This elegant native is a superb choice for larger gardens, shelter belts, or as a street tree, thanks to its uniform canopy and moderate size. Garden designers often pair alectryon excelsa with companion trees such as Malus Ellerslie, which offers beautiful spring blossom, or Acmena smithii, a fast-growing screening option. For seasonal interest, consider planting alongside striking feature trees like Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' or Acer 'Japanese Sunrise', with their vivid autumn foliage. Planting alectryon excelsa alongside other natives such as kowhai or Puriri creates a lush, biodiverse habitat, supporting native birds which flock to feed on the Titoki’s berries.

Why Choose Alectryon excelsa?

Whether you’re establishing a wildlife-friendly landscape, looking for a tolerant shade tree, or adding native character to a modern build, alectryon excelsa stands out as an excellent New Zealand tree choice. Its resilience, elegant appearance, and bird-attracting properties make it a reliable favourite. Even in more established parks and gardens, alectryon excelsa pairs beautifully with broad-leafed specimens like Magnolia Ula (Magnolia Tree Ula) for a classic, textured look.

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