rōroro
Nestegis montana | rōroro, narrow-leaved maire
An attractive tree with smooth, narrow, dark-green leaves that are similar to those of a willow. It has an upright growth habit with a stout, straight trunk rounded crown. Small, green flowers are produced in spring and are followed by small green fruits which turn red as they ripen that are adored by birds. It prefers more sheltered growing conditions and is most suited for adding to large backyard plantings or including in revegetation projects.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
montane forest
riparian forest
forest margins
steep slopes
drainage.
well drained
free draining
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 15 m
width | 6m / 60cm (trunk)
pollinators calendar.
flowering | November - January
fruiting | December - May (-June)
did you know?
Due to its elegant, slender foliage rōroro is frequently compared to willow or bamboo. This similarity resonates with our deep-seated cultural connections to plants like willow. Consequently, rōroro provides a native option to introduce the visual charm of willow or bamboo into gardens without the risk of ecological harm that can come with using certain non-native species of those culturally significant plants.