mountain houhi
about.
Hoheria glabrata | houhi, mountain ribbonwood, mountain lacebark
A beautiful deciduous tree with bright green, serrated leaves turn vibrant yellow-red in autumn before falling. In summer, it becomes enveloped in fragrant, white flowers. This versatile tree is perfect for mixed plantings, quick shelter, riparian zones, or as a striking specimen in larger gardens.
typical habitat.
montane forest
subalpine scrub
subalpine forest
forest margins
streamsides
drainage.
full sun
partial shade
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 10m
width | 3m / 30cm (trunk)
pollinators calendar.
flowering | February - March
fruiting | April - July
did you know?
To distinguish this tree, note the toothed edges of its leaves and, crucially, their distinct heart shape, which sets it apart from the closely related Hoheria lyallii.