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.