Hedycarya arborea

Name: Hedycarya arborea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10317l
Price: 296.11 NZD
Availability: InStock

Hedycarya arborea, Pigeonwood, Pigeon Wood Tree, Pigeonwood Tree, Hedycarya

Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a small tree with attractive, dark green foliage and berries that are a magnet for birds. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are borne in spring and result in orange-red berries which are a favourite food of the NZ native Wood Pigeon. This evergreen grows with a rounded crown to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Hedycarya arborea is a must for larger, native plantings or anywhere larger birds are being encouraged.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Ponds, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hedycarya arborea, Pigeonwood, Pigeon Wood Tree, Pigeonwood Tree, Hedycarya

Hedycarya arborea Details

Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a small tree with attractive, dark green foliage and berries that are a magnet for birds. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are borne in spring and result in orange-red berries which are a favourite food of the NZ native Wood Pigeon. NB: berries will only be produced when male and female plants are planted together so cluster plantings work well with this plant. This evergreen grows with a rounded crown to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide, and performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will tolerate a mild frost once established, but young trees do need protecting. Hedycarya arborea is a must for larger, native plantings or anywhere larger birds are being encouraged.