maire tawake
about.
Syzygium maire | swamp maire, maire tawake
Characterised by a buttressed trunk and aerial roots, it features small, pointed oval olive-green leaves that are often mottled and blistered. In spring, it produces small white flowers with prominent stamens, followed by red berries. Commonly found in swampy areas throughout the North Island, swamp maire thrives in damp conditions, requiring consistent moisture year-round and preferring some shelter. It is an excellent choice for revegetation projects and native plantings in damp locations.
typical habitat.
coastal forest
lowland forest
riparian forest
bog margin
streamsides
drainage.
wet
moist
sun.
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 15m
width | 4m / 80cm (trunk)
pollinators calendar.
flowering | November–July
fruiting | January–December
did you know?
Swamp maire thrives in wetland environments, where it develops specialised breathing roots to cope with waterlogged soils, but it also exhibits tolerance for moderately dry conditions.