Prumnopitys ferruginea

Name: Prumnopitys ferruginea - 10 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10517j
Price: 225.7 NZD
Availability: InStock

Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro Tree, Podocarpus ferruginea

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 which 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.

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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro Tree, Podocarpus ferruginea

Prumnopitys ferruginea Details

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 which 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. This tree favours a shady, damp site in full sun but will grow equally well on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, and some wind. 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. It is an attractive tree through all growth stages.