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Entelia arborscens
Distinctive native tree with bold light green soft heart shaped leaves. Large clusters of cream flowers. Yields the lightest of known woods. Tolerates dry sites, but avoid heavy frosts.
Genus
Entelia
Species
arborscens
Cultivar
Common name
Whau
Family name
Tiliaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Avoid frosty sites / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Bold foliage / Flowering tree / Native tree
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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