Melicytus ramiflorus

Name: Melicytus ramiflorus
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10137o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Melicytus ramiflorus, commonly known as Mahoe, is a mid-sized, NZ native tree featuring lush foliage which is bright green and tends to become darker with age. Tiny flowers are produced in abundance through spring and are followed by purple-black berries. This evergreen typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Melicytus ramiflorus is commonly used in coastal gardens, included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or used in revegetation programs.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Melicytus ramiflorus Details

Melicytus ramiflorus, commonly known as Mahoe, is a mid-sized, NZ native tree. It features lush foliage which is bright green and tends to become darker with age. Tiny flowers are produced in abundance through spring and are followed by purple-black berries. This evergreen typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, periods of dry, moderate wind, coastal conditions, and most soil conditions, barring extreme wet or dry. Melicytus ramiflorus is commonly used in coastal gardens, included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or used in revegetation programs.