Makomako occurs naturally throughout New Zealand in damp disturbed forest margins.
It is an easy to establish, quick growing small tree with serrated green leaves that are purplish underneath.
Makomako is used as a colonising plant. 
It has panicles of rose flowers in Spring.
Male and female flowers arise on separate plants, so both sexes are required for the production of red-black berries.
In the colder climate this tree is semi-deciduous.

• H 6m x W 4m
• Full sun to moderate shade.
• Wet tolerant.
• Provides food for native birds