Melicytus novae-zelandiae

Melicytus novae-zelandiae Details

Commonly known as Coastal Mahoe, this is a small, NZ native shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and the same wide. It has a multi-stemmed and upright growth habit bearing olive green leaves which tend to be leathery, larger, and darker when grown in shaded conditions. During spring it produces small, yellow-green, bell shaped flowers which turn into white berries with purple spotting. Best performance with this tree is achieved when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and periods of dry once established. This plant is commonly used in coastal plantings, added to tropical gardens, included in mixed plantings, or trimmed into a hedge.