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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
£18.50 each
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
Coral spot if in damp shady position -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousDeeply toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
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Cup-shaped3cm (1¼in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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TreeSpreading tree
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size7m (23ft)
7m (23ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Hoheria Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
