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Fuchsia excorticata
Small tree with a wide spreading habit. Long medium-green leaves have distinctive silvery undersides. It gives lovely colours in Autumn. As the trunk develops the tree has wonderful light brown peeling bark. In spring and summer it has interesting green and purple flowers providing nectar for the birds, followed by purple-black berries. These can be collected for jam. Prune lower branches off as tree matures. Avoid heavy frost. Sun or semi-shade. Known to be fire-resistant.
Genus
Fuchsia
Species
excorticata
Cultivar
Common name
Kotukutuku
Family name
Onagraceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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