Māhoe (Melicytus ramiflorus)

Common name: māhoe

Māhoe is a fast-growing tree suited to lowland forest and riparian planting, commonly used in restoration for its rapid establishment.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Lowland forest restoration

Riparian margins

Shelter and revegetation

Characteristics

Height: up to 5–10m

Form: small to medium tree

Habitat: lowland forest and stream margins

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Early-stage revegetation

Riparian restoration

Shelter and nurse planting

Food source for native birds