Prumnopitys ferruginea

Name: Prumnopitys ferruginea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10517j
Price: 228.77 NZD
Availability: InStock

Miro

Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a NZ native tree that can reach 25–30 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. The trunk carries grey-brown bark which falls off in thick flakes. It features bright green, feathery leaves which tend to be longer on juvenile plants. Red-purple fruits are borne amidst the foliage in summer and are a preferred food of the New Zealand Wood Pigeon. Prumnopitys ferruginea is commonly grown as a specimen in a large garden, included in a native revegetation project, and is occasionally planted for timber production.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	25.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Forestry, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Miro

What are the landscaping uses for Prumnopitys ferruginea in NZ?

Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro) is a popular choice in large landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a beautiful fantastic specimen tree and is well-suited to being planted as a cluster of five or more trees. Anyone doing revegetation projects should be including Matai in the plantings for both aesthetics and ecological value.

Prumnopitys ferruginea tree spacing

The Prumnopitys ferruginea tree spacing is generally 8 metres between the plants. This allows the trees to grow to their full potential and minimises the competition that may occur if they are planted closer together.

What height does the Prumnopitys ferruginea tree grow to?

Prumnopitys ferruginea trees will grow to an eventual height of about 25 metres. In warmer climates it will reach this height much quicker than in cooler and more exposed sites. Watering and maintaining fertility levels will also influence the time to reach this height, though this will take decades to achieve.

What is the Prumnopitys ferruginea growth rate?

The growth rate of Prumnopitys ferruginea depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 10 m tall and 5 m wide in about 10 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. Overall, the growth rate is considered slow-medium relative to other NZ native plants.

Prumnopitys ferruginea trees for sale in NZ

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What are the best growing conditions for Prumnopitys ferruginea In NZ?

Prumnopitys ferruginea grows best in NZ when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, some wind, and frost once established.

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Hi there, do you need to grow more than one tree in close proximity for the tree to produce berries? At what age do the trees start producing berries?

Yes, but given our trees are seedling grown and don't start to produce berries until about 10-15 years of age, we can't tell if they are male or female. Therefore, you'd be wanting to plant at least four in close proximity to give the best chance of berries.