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ALECTRYON EXCELSA TITOKI  tree in new zealand

ALECTRYON EXCELSA - TITOKI

This is one of the most widely used NZ natives. Mature leaves are a clean and crisp mid-green whilst new growth is a paler green with rusty tones which makes Titoki a fresh looking semi-tropical/Pacifica tree. Titoki form into an attractive round-headed tree that can be left to grow to form or trimmed to suit the application.

 

Applications

Specimen tree
Street and park tree
Clipped screen
Pleached hedge

 

Clipped height

2-6m

15 year height

6-8m

 

Mature height

8m +

 

Soil conditions

Normal - avoid wet areas

 

Wind

Sheltered to moderate winds

 

Frost

Tolerant of mild frosts once established

 

Light

Semi-shade to full sun

 

Beyond the norm

This is a tree that trims very well. Titoki can be trimmed as a single specimen to a desired height or they also trim very well as a clipped or pleached hedge. Ideally plant Titoki at 1 to 2m centres depending on the ultimate height the hedge will be trimmed to. The planted centres need to be similar to the trimmed width.

 

Tree Shape

Round headed

 

Seasonal

Evergreen

 

Autumn colour

n/a

 

Flower

Small purple flower

 

Fruit

Small red non-edible fruit

 

Origin

New Zealand

Available Grades (subject to availability)

19lt, 45lt, 160lt, 400lt, 1000lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

sales@icontrees.co.nz

0800 BIG TREES

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