Hoheria populnea - Oratia Native Plant Nursery

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What should I plant?

Planting tip

Soak the rootball of your plant in a bucket of water to wet thoroughly prior to planting. For extra goodness, add a bit of liquid fertiliser.

Hoheria populnea

Height: 8m; Spread: 3m

Houhere, lacebark (Tree)

A fast growing graceful tree. Abundant scented flowers (autumn).

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