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Nestegis apetala

Nestegis apetala, Coastal Maire, Broad-Leaved Maire, Olea endlicheri , Olea apetala , Gymnelaea apetala

Nestegis apetala, commonly known as Coastal Maire, is a small and handsome NZ native tree. It grows with a stout, straight trunk up to 6 m tall and bears a broad crown, 4 m wide, made up of glossy, leathery, dark green leaves. Small flowers without petals are produced in spring and are followed by small, red-yellow fruits which are great for attracting birds. Nestegis apetala is most suited for adding to native plantings or including in revegetation projects.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:6.00 m
Spread:4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Screening
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asNestegis apetala, Coastal Maire, Broad-Leaved Maire, Olea endlicheri , Olea apetala , Gymnelaea apetala
Sku14973

Nestegis apetala Details

Nestegis apetala, commonly known as Coastal Maire, is a small and handsome NZ native tree. It grows with a stout, straight trunk up to 6 m tall and bears a broad crown, 4 m wide, made up of glossy, leathery, dark green leaves. Small flowers without petals are produced in spring and are followed by small, red-yellow fruits which are great for attracting birds. Nestegis apetala grows best in partial shade on a well-drained site though it is reasonably tolerant of most soil types. This attractive tree is most suited for adding to native plantings or including in revegetation projects.

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