A small tree with attractive glossy dark green foliage, found in forests throughout the North Island and as far south as Banks Peninsula.
The bright orange-red berries are only on the female plants. These ripen in Summer and are a favourite food of the native wood pigeon.
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H 5m x W 3m
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Semi shade.
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Frost tender when young.
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Requires a sheltered position
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Provides food for native birds
Plants Ecosourced from the Waitakere Ecological area