Pigeonwood (Hedycarya arborea)

Common name: pigeonwood

Hedycarya arborea is a small tree suited to lowland forest restoration, valued as a food source for native birds.

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

Understorey and mid-canopy planting

Sheltered sites

Characteristics

Height: up to 5–10m

Form: small tree

Habitat: lowland forest

Light: partial shade to full sun

Frost tolerance: low to moderate

Restoration uses

Indigenous forest restoration

Mid-canopy development

Biodiversity enhancement

Food source for native birds