Beilschmiedia tarairi

Name: Beilschmiedia tarairi
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10025o
Price: 260.65 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature are the masses of olive-like, purple fruits through autumn and winter which are favoured by birds. Also of interest are the leaves, which, when young are covered in red-brown hairs which disappear as the tree ages. Taraire grows to about 10 m tall and 7 m wide and has a smooth, brown trunk. Beilschmiedia tarairi tree is commonly grown as a specimen, added to mixed plantings in larger gardens, or simply planted to attract birds.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Beilschmiedia tarairi, Taraire, Taraire Tree, Tairere Tree, Beilschmiedia taraire

Beilschmiedia tarairi Details

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature are the masses of olive-like, purple fruits through autumn and winter which are favoured by birds. Also of interest are the leaves, which, when young are covered in red-brown hairs which disappear as the tree ages. Older leaves are glossy green with a blue-green underside. The tree itself typically grows to 10 m tall and 7 m wide and has a smooth, brown trunk. Taraire grows best on a well-drained site in full sun though it will tolerate a range of soil conditions, barring extreme wet and dry, partial shade, moderate frost, and cool climates. Beilschmiedia tarairi tree is commonly grown as a specimen, added to mixed plantings in larger gardens, or simply planted to attract birds.