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BEILSCHMIEDIA TARAIRI TARAIRE tree in new zealand

BEILSCHMIEDIA TARAIRI - TARAIRE

A distinctive New Zealand native with stout spreading branches creating a canopy as the tree gets older. Green leaves are oval in shape and the branches and trunk have a smooth brown bark. The Taraire is tropical looking with glossy green leaves and very distinctive depressed veins. It is a source of food for the New Zealand pigeon and is found growing naturally around the North Island. It grows best with companion plants or trees.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Canopy tree
Native planting - fruit for birds  
  
Clipped height
15 year height
6-9m in an average garden
 
Mature height
20m+

Soil conditions
Moist, free draining

Wind
Shelter when young

Frost
Will tolerate light frost

Light
Full sun to part shade 
   
Tree Shape
Pyramidal

Seasonal
Evergreen

Fruit
Purple, grape like

Origin
New Zealand

Available Grades
45lt
 
 
 

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. 

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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.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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