Description
For those seeking an attractive and functional evergreen tree native to New Zealand, Alectryon excelsus is an excellent option. With its upright habit and rounded head, it provides good shade and is suitable for street planting. Its visual appeal comes from a mix of orange and rose-pink new leaves that mature to glossy, olive-green pinnate foliage, followed by summer displays of shiny black seeds in scarlet arils, which are a food source for birds. This species, found in coastal and lowland forests throughout much of New Zealand, is tolerant of light frosts once established and thrives in moist, well-drained soil.
EverGreen
Height 7m
Width 6m
Estimate after 10 years
