
Beilschmiedia ‘Taraire’
Taraire
Features
- Rusty brown coloured with oval shaped new foliage which turns glossy green as it matures.
- Dark purple fruit attracts pigeons late summer and autumn.
- Eye catching tree.
Uses
- Specimen tree in medium to large gardens.
- Border plantings.
Growing Conditions
- Prefers full sun.
- Copes with some dryness in soil but prefers it moist.
- Will cope with light frost but needs protection when young. Has been grown in Christchurch.
- Moderately wind hardy.
Height | Width | |
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5 year old tree | 4.0. m | 2. 0 m |
10 year old tree | 7.0 m | 3.0-4.0 m |
Country of Origin: NEW ZEALAND Evergreen |