Hoheria angustifolia

Name: Hoheria angustifolia
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10316j
Price: 152.48 NZD
Availability: InStock

Hoheria angustifolia, Houhere, Hungere

Hoheria angustifolia, commonly known as Houhere or Hungere, is a compact and handsome NZ native tree. It carries narrow, toothed leaves which become shrouded in masses of small white flowers in summer. The juvenile form is columnar with tangled branches but as it matures the branches broaden to give a more open structure as it grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Hoheria angustifolia is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in revegetation programs, planted as a quick growing shelter tree, included in riparian plantings, or grown as a specimen.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Hoheria angustifolia, Houhere, Hungere

Hoheria angustifolia Details

Hoheria angustifolia, commonly known as Houhere or Hungere, is a compact and handsome NZ native tree. It carries narrow, toothed leaves which become shrouded in masses of small white flowers in summer. The juvenile form is columnar with tangled branches but as it matures the branches broaden to give a more open structure. This evergreen tree typically grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate dry and semi-wet soil conditions as well as coastal environments, frost, and cool climates. Hoheria angustifolia is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in revegetation programs, planted as a quick growing shelter tree, included in riparian plantings, or grown as a specimen.