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    ENTELEA arborescens
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    ENTELEA arborescens

    Commonly known as Whau

    A New Zealand native with clusters of white abutilon-like flowers with yellow centres. Fruits are round and covered in long spines
     
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    • Good to know
      Easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
      Heart-shaped, soft, drooping leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long with doubly-toothed margins and prominent veins.
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    • Height
      3-6m (10-20ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tree
      Small tree. Produces clusters of 4-5 petalled flowers 2.5cm (1in) across followed by burr-like fruit.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
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