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DYSOXYLUM SPECTABILE KOHEKOHE tree in new zealand

DYSOXYLUM SPECTABILE - KOHEKOHE

A handsome medium-sized specimen tree with large, glossy, creased leaves and smooth grey/brown trunk. A spectacular NZ Native Tree; the fresh green foliage provides a point of interest in any garden and the fruit provides food for birds. Unique white, fragrant flowers grow from the stems and trunk.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Screening
Shade tree
NZ native theme 
   
Beyond the norm
Kohekohe is another great tree that can be trimmed to either contain as a specimen tree or trimmed into a pleached hedge.

Clipped height
2.5-5m

15 year height
6-8m

Mature height
10-15m

Soil conditions
Free draining, moderate soils

Wind
Prefers shelter as a young plant

Frost
Frost tender when young

Light
Full sun to part shade    

Tree Shape
Crowned canopy

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
Waxy white flowers
 
Origin
Native

Available grades
15lt, 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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