Melicope ternata, commonly known as wharangi, is a New Zealand native shrub or small tree that typically grows up to about 8 metres tall and is recognised for its glossy lime-green trifoliate leaves, small yellow-green flowers that appear in early spring, and dry brown fruit capsules which split open to reveal shiny black seeds; it is commonly found in coastal and lowland forests, where it prefers sheltered, well-drained sites with good air movement and full sun to partial shade, and it is slightly frost tender but otherwise well adapted to a range of New Zealand growing conditions.
Melicope Ternata - Coastal pseudopanax
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Botanical Name Melicope ternata Common Name wharangi
Family Rutaceae Type small evergreen tree or large shrub. Origin New Zealand Mature Height 4-6m Mature Spread 2-3m Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade Soil well-drained soil Flowering mall, pale yellow-green flowers Wind Tolerance Good — well adapted to coastal environments
Frost Tolerance Low — slightly frost tender, especially when young
Drought Tolerance Moderate — copes with short dry periods but performs best in consistently moist Growth Rate moderate growth rate Maintenance low Conservation Status Not Threatened
