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Prumnopitys ferrugineus
A mature miro is a magnificent tree. As a juvenile it has rusty coloured leaves on tangled wiry branches. The leaves mature to a deep green. The bark is grey-brown to black and falls off in large flakes. Produces large reddish-purple plum like fruits. Prefers a sheltered semi-shaded site when young. Grows best in good soil, or sandy soil that doesn't get too dry. Common in lowland and lower montane forests in the North and South Islands. Sea-level to 900 m.
Genus
Prumnopitys
Species
ferrugineus
Cultivar
Common name
Miro
Family name
Podocarpaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
10 m
Width
4 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in sandy soils / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary
Trees
Category
Large over 18 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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