alectryon plant
The alectryon plant, also known as Alectryon excelsus or the Titoki Tree, is a much-loved native tree of New Zealand. This eye-catching species is celebrated for its glossy foliage, graceful growth habit, and significant contribution to both urban landscapes and classic New Zealand gardens. The Titoki Tree is gaining popularity among gardeners and landscapers seeking unique, hardy, and low-maintenance specimens that support local wildlife and offer year-round visual appeal.
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.
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- 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
