Pittosporum tenuifolium ssp colensoi - Rau-tawhiri Container Type:0.5 ltr 2026 Cones are an important food

Cones are an important food resource for some bird species

Dense sprays of yellow flowers in October to December are followed by small dry fruits October to January

Common to low elevation and valley forests in North Island and northern South Island

Lives approximately 800-900 years

Pittosporum tenuifolium ssp colensoi - Rau-tawhiri Container Type:0.5 ltr 2026 Cones are an important foodGrown for foliage and pretty flowers. Small glossy green leaves are complemented with masses of small purple flowers through summer. Will grow to 5m tall and 3m wide. Can be trimmed to encourage new growth. Prefers damp gully and riparian areas, found throughout central North Island. [3424]