Prumnopitys taxifolia

Name: Prumnopitys taxifolia
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10219u
Price: 581.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

Matai, Black Pine, Prumnopitys, Prumnopitys taxifolia

Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The juvenile form has orange branches held with a tangled appearance and silver coloured foliage. The tree eventually develops dense, yellow-green foliage and distinctive hammer mark patterns on the trunk as it grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide. The different forms make Prumnopitys taxifolia both an unusual and attractive plant that is ideal for including in a mixed planting in a large garden or for using in a native revegetation project.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, Forestry, Frontyard, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Matai, Black Pine, Prumnopitys, Prumnopitys taxifolia

Prumnopitys taxifolia Details

Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The juvenile form has orange branches held with a tangled appearance and silver coloured foliage. It grows rapidly through the juvenile phase with growth slowing as maturity is reached. At this time the tree develops dense, yellow-green foliage and distinctive hammer mark patterns on the trunk. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide, favouring a full sun position that is well drained. It will tolerate dry periods, partial shade, frost, and cool climates. The different forms make Prumnopitys taxifolia both an unusual and attractive plant that is ideal for including in a mixed planting in a large garden or for using in a native revegetation project.