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Meryta sinclairii

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Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and glossy, dark green leaves and grows quickly to about 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Puka are great plants for coastal and tropical gardens and is also commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is also well suited to being used for screening or planted around pool or barbecue areas. Meryta sinclairii can also be grown as a potted plant indoors for 2-3 years (or more) before being moved into the garden.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:5.00 m
Spread:4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Meryta sinclairii Details

Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held densely off spreading stems. It grows quickly to about 5 m tall and 4 m wide and responds well to trimming which encourages fresh, new growth. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate coastal conditions and short periods of dry but does require frost protection. Puka are great plants for coastal and tropical gardens and is also commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants. It is also well suited to being used for screening or planted around pool or barbecue areas. Often the smaller plants of Meryta sinclairii are grown as a potted plant indoors for 2-3 years (or more) before being moved into the garden. They are a great alternative to the Fiddle Leaf Fig.

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5 from 1 customers
Kevin Hill - Bay of Plenty

Very healthy looking pukas

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