Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro)

What are the landscaping uses for Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro) in NZ?

Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro) is valued in New Zealand landscaping for its use as a native feature tree in extensive gardens and parks. Its dense, dark green foliage and upright form make it ideal for creating native woodland settings, privacy screens, or shelterbelts. Miro is also popular in ecological restoration projects due to its wildlife-friendly berries, which attract native birds such as kererū. It works well in specimen planting or as part of a mixed native planting scheme.

Prumnopitys ferruginea tree spacing

Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro) trees should be spaced according to their use and mature size. In restoration projects or native planting schemes, a spacing of 2.5–4 metres encourages canopy closure and suppresses weeds. For shelterbelts or forestry purposes, trees are best planted 3–5 metres apart. In landscape settings where Miro is used as a specimen tree, allow 6–8 metres between trees to accommodate their full canopy spread and ensure healthy development.

What height does the Prumnopitys ferruginea tree grow to?

Prumnopitys ferruginea trees will grow to an eventual height of about 25 metres. In warmer climates, it will reach this height much quicker than in cooler and more exposed sites. Watering and maintaining fertility levels will also influence the time it takes to reach this height, although this will take decades to achieve.

What is the Prumnopitys ferruginea growth rate?

The growth rate of Prumnopitys ferruginea depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 10 m tall and 5 m wide in about 10 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. Overall, the growth rate is considered slow-medium relative to other NZ native plants.

Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro) trees for sale in NZ

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What are the best growing conditions for Prumnopitys ferruginea In NZ?

Prumnopitys ferruginea grows best in NZ when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, some wind, and frost once established.