Hoheria sexstylosa explained

Hoheria sexstylosa, the long-leaved lacebark or ribbonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, endemic to New Zealand. It is an evergreen tree or shrub growing to 80NaN0 tall by 60NaN0 broad with glossy green leaves, and white flowers in summer and autumn.[1] [2] The Latin specific epithet sexstylosa means "six styles".[3]

In cultivation it is frost-hardy but requires a protected site. The cultivar 'Stardust' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4] [5]

Distribution

Distribution in the North Island is from Waikato and the Coromandel Peninsula south to Wellington, while in the South Island natural populations appear to be in North West Nelson, inland Marlborough and the Banks Peninsula. Other populations may be naturalised.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
  2. Web site: The Hoheria Page.
  3. Book: Harrison, Lorraine. RHS Latin for gardeners. 2012. Mitchell Beazley. United Kingdom. 9781845337315. 224.
  4. Web site: Hoheria sexstylosa 'Stardust' . www.rhs.org . RHS . 25 August 2020.
  5. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 49 . Royal Horticultural Society . www.rhs.org . 6 March 2018.
  6. Web site: Hoheria sexstylosa. de Lange. P.J . Flora > flora details. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network.