When Does Akeake Flower?

When Does Akeake Flower?

Dodonea viscosa
This fast growing bushy shrub or small tree has green leaves and is good for creating shelter and controlling erosion. It flowers in late autumn to spring and will often self-seed. It is frost sensitive but will tolerate water-logged areas. The timber from akeake is one of the hardest native woods.

How big does Akeake grow?

Akeake is easily recognised by its distinctive bright green long thin wavy leaves, flaking bark and its papery winged seed capsules. It is a hardy, coastal shrub or small tree. In the right conditions, it will grow to about 10m high with a spreading crown and a trunk of around 30cm in diameter.

Where does Ake Ake grow?

All Ake Ake's seem to thrive in poor conditions such as dry, depleted or sandy soil. In fact the harsher the conditions the more the vibrant colours seem to be enhanced in these trees.

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