
Hoheria sexstylosa
Long-leaved Lacebark, Houhere
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
5 - 8 m
Mature width:
2 - 3.5 m
A graceful, rapid-growing native evergreen tree with a weeping, bushy habit. Features long, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with deeply sharply serrated margins. In late summer and autumn, it is heavily smothered in a sensational display of pure white, starry, honey-scented flower clusters.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Deep, moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers shelter from strong winds.
Flower
Stunning masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer.
Care & Maintenance
Hoheria sexstylosa is a fast-growing, elegant tree that is an excellent choice for providing quick, high-end height.
• Minimal pruning; trim to maintain clear, upright leader.
• Keep root zone well-mulched for consistent soil moisture.
• Plant in sunny to semi-shaded, well-drained soil spots.
• Excellent choice for quick, high-end vertical garden interest.
Common Uses for
Hoheria sexstylosa
01
Native Pioneer Specimen
Utilized extensively for rapid canopy establishment and heavy bird food supply in native garden builds.
02
Autumn Flower Show
Adds a dramatic, cloud-like white focus to the upper garden layer late in the season.
03
Screening Tree
Forms a tall, soft, fast-growing privacy barrier in sheltered zones.
04
Elegant Driveway Frame
Planted in rows to create a soft, weeping, flowering formal avenue along country property entries.

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