Puahou (Pseudopanax arboreus)

Common name: puahou, five finger

Pseudopanax arboreus is a fast-growing small tree suited to lowland forest restoration, valued for its rapid establishment and bird-attracting fruit.

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 and forest margins

Light: partial shade to full sun

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Early-stage revegetation

Mid-canopy development

Biodiversity enhancement

Food source for native birds