Melicope ternata

Name: Melicope ternata
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10135h
Price: 37.18 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wharangi, Wharangi Plant

Melicope ternata, commonly known as Wharangi, this is a small, NZ native tree grown for its lovely foliage. This evergreen bears glossy, lime-green leaves which release a pleasant scent when crushed. Clusters of small and scented, cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in black fruits as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Melicope ternata is perfect for brightening up a garden and attracting birds. It is often used to provide shelter and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in revegetation projects, or simply included in a mixed planting.

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

Melicope ternata Details

Melicope ternata, commonly known as Wharangi, this is a small, NZ native tree grown for its lovely foliage. This evergreen bears glossy, lime-green leaves which release a pleasant scent when crushed. Clusters of small and scented, cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in black fruits which are great for attracting birds. It grows densely with a rounded habit to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, heavy and poor soils, and light frost once established. Melicope ternata is perfect for brightening up a garden and attracting birds. It is often used to provide shelter and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in revegetation projects, or simply included in a mixed planting.