Rhopalostylis sapida
NÄ«kau
Palm
- Tolerates full sun to full shade
- Prefers free-draining soil with moderate moisture
- Prefers shelter from wind
- Tolerates light frosts only
General Information | |
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Natural Geographic Range | North Island and top of South Island |
Conservation Status | 2023 | Not Threatened |
Did You Know? | NÄ«kau fruit are an important food source for kereru. Kiwi, kokako, kaka and kakariki also eat the fruit. Hihi eat the floral nectar. Kereru often nest in the tops |
Tips | Prefers a cool root run and rich soil, with shelter from wind |
Attributes | |
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Food for Birds? | Provides nectar and fruit for birds |
Fruiting Season | Fruits in Summer/Autumn |
Flowering Season | Flowers in Spring/Summer |
Garden Design Theme | Tropical |
Prunable? | Not suited to pruning |
Additional Information |
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https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/rhopalostylis-sapida/ |