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Hoheria populnea 'Albo Variegata'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Small handsome erect tree. Branches stout and ascending. It has distinctive dense dark green leaves, heavily margined with creamy white. When in full bloom in summer it is completely covered with masses of white flowers. Hardy in most conditions, though prefers good soil. Best planted in semi-shade in areas with hot dry summers. May prune to shape. It originated in Duncan and Davis' Nurseries in New Plymouth.

Genus

Hoheria

Species populnea

Cultivar 'Albo Variegata'

Common name

Lacebark, Houhere

Family name

Malvaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

5 m

Width

2 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture

Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Garden Style

Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Trees