Prumnopitys ferruginea

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

Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro Tree, Podocarpus ferruginea

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	Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro Tree, Podocarpus ferruginea

Prumnopitys ferruginea Details

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. This tree favours a shady, damp site in full sun but will grow equally well on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, and some wind. 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. It is an attractive tree through all growth stages.

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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.