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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.
Elaeocarpus hookerianus
Height: 8m;  Spread: 6m
Pokaka (Tree)
An interesting tree whose leaves change shape in juvenile and adult stages. White flowers and purple berries.
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Elaeocarpus hookerianus juvenile
Elaeocarpus hookerianus juvenile
Elaeocarpus hookerianus juvenile
Elaeocarpus hookerianus adult foliage
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