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Macropiper excelsum. 'Psittacorum'
Dense, rounded shrub with large shiny, thick leaves that are glossy and a deep green and are less prone to insect damage than the plain form. Tiny green flowers on spikes will appear in winter or early summer. An attractive plant, well worth the effort of cultivating. It does best in semi-shade in a free draining but moist soil. Once established can tolerate considerable drought. Frost Tender. Naturally occurs on Kermadec Islands (Raoul Island). Also Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands.
Genus
Macropiper
Species
excelsum.
Cultivar
'Psittacorum'
Common name
Kawakawa, pepper bush
Family name
Piperaceae
Place of origin
Three Kings Islands, New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 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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