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Plant propagation
It is preferable to propagate plants by seeds rather than cuttings or by division. This ensures maximum genetic diversity is maintained.

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Carpodetus serratus
Height: 6m;  Spread: 3m
Putaputaweta (Tree)
Attractive tree. Can be covered in small white flowers (summer). Prefers damp soils, sun or shade.
» Click here for more detailed information on Carpodetus serratus...
» Click here for our Carpodetus serratus article published in the Titirangi Tatler, February 2011...
» Click here for our Moths and Butterflies article published in the Fringe, February 2013 ...
Photo gallery:
Carpodetus serratus seeds, on Oakley Creek, Auckland
Titirangi: 7 November 2015
Putaputaweta in flower, showing juvenile and adult foliage on the same plant. Titirangi; 7 November 2015