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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Heart-shaped, soft, drooping leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long with doubly-toothed margins and prominent veins.
  • 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.

ENTELEA arborescens

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    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
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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