Dracophyllum traversii
MOUNTAIN NEINEI, SPIDERWOOD
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: New Zealand

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Dracophyllum traversii
MOUNTAIN NEINEI, SPIDERWOOD
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; flushed red

Bark & Stems: grey-tan & orange-brown peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, contemporary & alpine designs

Uses: large planter, accents

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: hard






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