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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.
Melicytus ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus
Height: 5m;  Spread: 3m
Mahoe (Tree)
Very fast growing. Good filler for shady sites. Very hardy. Beautifully scented flowers followed by purple berries.
» Click here for our Melicytus ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
» For a landscaping perspective on Melicytus ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus, see this article by O2 Landscapes
Photo gallery:
Growing in forest at Lake Rotoroa.
Mahoe with its clusters of flower spikes protruding thickly from its branches.
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