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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.
Coriaria arborea
Height: 5m;  Spread: 4m
Tutu (Tree)
Poisonous. Excellent coloniser and a very hardy plant. Growth like huge asparagus stalks. Attractive purple berries.
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Beautiful but deadly. Plant out of reach of domestic stock.
Luscious looking but do not eat!
Male FLower
Female Flower
Tutu growing in harsh conditions on Hokiangas South Head
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