Carpodetus serratus

Name: Carpodetus serratus
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10056g
Price: 29.73 NZD
Availability: InStock

Carpodetus serratus, Putaputaweta, Putaputaweta Tree, Marbleleaf, Putaputaweta Growing Conditions, Putaputaweta Marbleleaf, Putaputaweta Plant

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marbleleaf, 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 tall and 3 m wide, 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
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carpodetus serratus, Putaputaweta, Putaputaweta Tree, Marbleleaf, Putaputaweta Growing Conditions, Putaputaweta Marbleleaf, Putaputaweta Plant

Carpodetus serratus Details

Carpodetus serratus 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. The trees produce masses of white flowers through spring which turn into black berries in autumn and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. Once established the trees are tolerant of moderate wind and frost. Carpodetus serratus is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting in a large garden, or included in revegetation and native projects.