Ribbonwood (Plagianthus regius) is an extremely fast-growing New Zealand native tree with a light, airy form and strong upright structure, commonly found along river margins and regenerating forests, producing delicate spring flowers on separate male and female trees followed by small capsule seeds, and valued for quickly establishing shelter, windbreaks, and native plantings due to its hardiness and tolerance of frost, wind, coastal conditions, and free-draining soils.
Plagianthus regius - Ribbonwood
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Botanical Name Plagianthus regius Maori Name Manatu Common Name - Ribbonwood
Family Malvaceae Type Evergreen shrub Origin Endemic to New Zealand — widespread throughout both the North and South Islands Mature Height Typically grows to 10-20 meters Mature Spread Approximately 6 Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Prefers well-drained soil, but can adapt to clay and sandy soils Flowering Dense clusters of small white or green flowers in spring Wind Tolerance Wind tolerant Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought and dry soils Growth Rate Relatively fast Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened
