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Syzygium maire

Syzygium maire, Swamp Maire, Maire Tawaki

Syzygium maire, commonly known as Swamp Maire or Maire Tawake, is a NZ native tree that typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide with a buttressed trunk and aerial roots. The leaves are small, oval, olive-green, and often mottled and blistered. It produces small, white flowers in spring which are followed by red berries. Syzygium maire is commonly planted in damp areas and is ideal for revegetation planting or including in a native planting.

Syzygium maire trees in a native forest.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:8.00 m
Spread:4.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Wet
Garden uses:Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSyzygium maire, Swamp Maire, Maire Tawaki

Swamp Maire

Swamp Maire, scientifically known as Syzygium maire, is a NZ native tree that grows naturally in swamps, alongside streams, in forests and scrubby areas. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide with a buttressed trunk and aerial roots. The leaves are small, oval, olive-green, and often mottled and blistered. It produces small, white flowers in spring which are followed by red berries. Syzygium maire requires good moisture all year round and grows well in swampy conditions. It is frost tender when young and requires a full sun or partial shade position. It will also grow well on well-drained sites. Swamp Maire is commonly planted in damp areas and is ideal for revegetation planting or including in a native planting.

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