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Carpodetus serratus.
Marble leaf. Small tree with a spreading habit. Interesting dark green leaves with a lighter marbling on the surface. Layered framework of pale greyish branches. Masses of small cream flowers cover the tree. Grows in sun or semi-shade, hardy. Prefers good moisture but tolerates dry.
Genus
Carpodetus
Species
serratus.
Cultivar
Common name
Putaputawheta
Family name
Escalloniaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 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 moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade
Indigenous / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture
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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