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HOHERIA
Commonly known as New Zealand lacebark
Shrubs from New Zealand which prefer maritime climates.
The name is a latinization of the Maori houhere. Juvenile plants have an upright habit with smaller, more lobed leaves. As the plants age the shoots become more horizontal.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - and evergreen trees and shrubs. Lance-shaped to broadly oval toothed leaves. Juvenile foliage, which lasts for many years on young seedlings, might have a metallic cast.
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Full sun - will not tolerate cold winds. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their graceful habit and flowers which attract butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases - coral spot(in damp, shady sites) -
Place of origin - New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Hoheria Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HOHERIA
HOHERIA angustifolia >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark.
Slender interlacing branches and tiny rounded leaves. Plentiful small white flowers
HOHERIA 'Borde Hill' >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark.
A shrubby small tree with masses of white flowers
HOHERIA 'Glory of Amlwch' >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark.
A hybrid between H.glabrata and H.sexstylosa with pure white flowers densely crowded on the stems
HOHERIA lyallii >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark, Ribbonwood.
Clusters of cherry-like white flowers in July. Juvenile leaves green and glabrous turning greyish on mature plants
HOHERIA populnea >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark.
Pale brown and white bark when mature. Dense clusters of pure white flowers
HOHERIA sexstylosa 'Stardust' >
Commonly known as: New Zealand lacebark, Ribbonwood.
A very floriferous form with a compact upright habit
