Ribbonwood is a fast growing deciduous tree found thoughout New Zealand in lowland forest.
It is only semi-deciduous in Auckland.
The juvenile plant has a divaricating habit and smaller leaves than the adult form.
It has abundant small green flowers in the Spring.

• H 6m x W 2m
• Full sun or semi shade.
• Tolerant of dry soils through to wet and of poor soils.
• Hardy.