Carpodetus serratus (putaputawētā) is a small, fast-growing New Zealand native tree in the Rousseaceae family, typically reaching 5–10 metres tall with a spreading, airy canopy, known for its attractive mottled bark, glossy green serrated leaves, and clusters of small white flowers in late spring to summer followed by dark berries that attract birds; it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, free-draining soils and is well suited to native plantings, revegetation, and garden use, with good tolerance of wind and light frost once established.
Carpodetus serrahtus - putaputaweta
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Botanical Name Carpodetus serratus Māori Name putaputawētā Common Name putaputawētā Family Rousseaceae Type Evergreen tree Origin Endemic to New Zealand Mature Height 10-20m Mature Spread 10m Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade Soil Grows well in moist free draining soils Water Tolerance moderate water tolerance, preferring moist, well-drained soils Flowering small white clusters in late spring to summer Wind Tolerance Good Frost Tolerance good tolerance once established Drought Tolerance moderately once established Growth Rate Very fast growing Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened
