Native Purple Lacebark or Houhere
Select form with attractive purple foliage on underside that gives a purple shimmer in the wind. Producing neat contrasting starry-white flowers early autumn – popular with the birds! Does need a little more protection from coastal wind and cooler frosty zones, becoming semi-deciduous in cooler areas. grows to 5 x 3m.
Suitable for: Contrast planting, street tree, home gardens.
Features: Attractive purple-toned foliage.
Botanical Name: HOHERIA sexstylosa Purple Lace