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VITEX LUCENS PURIRI IN NEW ZEALAND

VITEX LUCENS - PURIRI

A NZ icon in the landscape, this large growing native canopy tree has glossy ribbed leaves and an upright form with a large spreading crown. The bark is thin, flaky and light brown in colour. Bright red berries provide an excellent source of food for birdlife, especially the native Wood Pigeon. This is a good street tree or specimen for the larger garden or landscape and it can add a lush back drop or screening to a native garden situation. Its spreading growth habit provides shelter from the sun when it matures.
 
Applications
Evergreen Specimen Tree & Shade Tree
NZ native theme
Attracts bird life
Feature screening tree
Avenue or driveway planting  
  
15 year height
8-10m

Mature height
20m

Soil conditions
Free draining organic rich soil

Wind
Protect young plants from strong winds, can handle mild coastal conditions

Frost
Frost tender when young

Light
Full sun to semi shade    

Tree Shape
Upright, tall, open, spreading crown

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
Small magenta coloured flowers

Fruit
Bright red berries

Origin
New Zealand

Available grades
19lt, 45lt, 160lt

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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