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Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro)

Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a NZ native tree that can reach 25–30 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. The trunk carries grey-brown bark, which falls off in thick flakes. It features bright green, feathery leaves that tend to be longer on juvenile plants. Red-purple fruits are borne amidst the foliage in summer and are a preferred food of the New Zealand Wood Pigeon. Prumnopitys ferruginea is commonly grown as a specimen in a large garden, included in a native revegetation project, and is occasionally planted for timber production.

A large Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro Tree) with lush, green foliage.
Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro Tree) green foliage on a branch along with red berries.
The average plant height is 80 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:25.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Forestry, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10517

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

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.

Questions and Answers

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Hi there, do you need to grow more than one tree in close proximity for the tree to produce berries? At what age do the trees start producing berries?

Yes, but given our trees are seedling grown and don't start to produce berries until about 10-15 years of age, we can't tell if they are male or female. Therefore, you'd be wanting to plant at least four in close proximity to give the best chance of berries.

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