small-leaved tūrepo
Paratrophis microphylla | small-leaved milktree, tūrepo
An upright tree form that exhibits a distinctive divaricating growth habit in its juvenile stage before maturing into a tree with a spreading canopy atop a short, sturdy trunk. Preferring fertile lowland forests, it can reach up to 12 meters in height, at which point its long, glossy green juvenile leaves transition to a more oval shape. In spring, it produces green-yellow flowers, followed by fleshy red berries. Tūrepo is commonly used in revegetation projects or included in larger native gardens.
typical habitat.
lowland forest
forest margins
drainage.
well drained
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 12m
width | 4m / 80cm (trunk)
pollinators calendar.
flowering | October - December
fruiting | November - Janauary
did you know?
Also known as the small-leaved milk this distinctive native plant belongs to the Moraceae family, the same family as figs, mulberry, and breadfruit, all of which contain a milky latex sap.