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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Pomaderris apetala subsp. maritima
Height: 5m;  Spread: 2.5m
Tainui (Tree)
Fast growing. Clusters of pale yellow flowers (summer). Hardy,rare coastal tree tolerates dry barren soils.
» Click here for our Pomaderris kumeraho article published in the Titirangi Tatler, October 2010...
» For a landscaping perspective on Pomaderris apetala subsp. maritima, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Flower spike in bud.
Leaf showing rugose surface and buff felt on stem.
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