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Hoheria sexstylosa
Ribbonwood
Evergreen tree
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The Hoheria sexstylosa plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ribbonwood. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. lanceolata. H. populnea lanceolata.

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Latin Name:  Hoheria sexstylosa
Common Name:  Ribbonwood
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Col.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  6
 
Habitat:  Lowland to lower montane forests, especially marginally, in North and South Islands from latitude 36° 30' and southwards[44].



Cultivation Notes:  Grows in any good, well-drained soil[1]. Requires a position in full sun[184] or dappled shade[200], succeeding in acid or alkaline soils[182]. Plants grown in a soil that is overly rich produce a lot of sappy growth that is more susceptible to frost damage[200]. Withstands strong winds but is best if given protection from cold northeasterly winds[200]. Another report says that it requires a position sheltered from strong winds[125]. Prefers a moist atmosphere[125]. Prefers a maritime climate[200]. Plants grow best in an open clearing in a woodland garden[200]. A very ornamental[1] and fast growing[11] tree, it is only hardy in the milder areas of the country[1, 11, 49], tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[184]. Plants are prone to damage at temperatures lower than -5°c[200] and are defoliated in cold winters[219]. A very variable plant[11], leaves of young plants are often deeply lobed but on older plants they are more or less entire and toothed[126, 182]. Juvenile plants also have a compact shrubby habit, quite unlike the mature plant[200]. Often self-sows[200]. Plants are subject to attacks by the coral-spot fungus, especially after cool wet summers[126]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. A good butterfly plant[200].

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