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Vitex lucens.
Handsome New Zealand tree with attractive lustrous green wavy edged leaves. Abundant reddish flowers appear in clusters in spring followed by large bright red fruits. Fruits delicious for native birds. Frost tender when young, but hardier with age. Prefers good soil, but will tolerate dry conditions. Good coastal tree.
Genus
Vitex
Species
lucens.
Cultivar
Common name
Puriri
Family name
Verbenaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
10 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates some frost
Trees
Category
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
Availability
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