porokaiwhiri
about.
Hedycarya arborea | porokaiwhiri, pigeonwood
This compact, evergreen tree boasts attractive, deep green leaves and fragrant, white spring blossoms. The resulting orange-red berries add a splash of color and are a favorite of native birds. With a rounded form, it's an ideal addition to native gardens and landscapes designed to attract avian visitors or a valuable addition to larger native restoration projects.
typical habitat.
lowland forest
coastal forest
montane forest,
drainage.
moist
well drained
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 12m
width | <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 3m / 50cm (trunk)
pollinators calendar.
flowering | December - February
fruiting | March - June
did you know?
Throughout the warmer months, Pigeonwood develops eye-catching orange berries. Growing in radiating clusters, these 1cm long, oval fruits ripen from green to a brilliant orange, providing a valuable food source for wood pigeons and, unfortunately, possums.