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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.
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