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NEW ZEALAND BEEKEEPER, JUNE 2017
Species
Habitat
Siting
Figure 4a. Immature fruit of lacebark with five wings on the fruit. Top down view.
Hoheria populnea Houhere, Lacebark Height 11m
Successional forest from coastal to montane habitats
Tolerant of a wide range of sites and conditions. Fast-growing and suitable for shelterbelts, but can be short- lived due to Hoheria die-back. Prefers sheltered and damp sites until established. Prefers young, deep, moist, well-drained and often stony soils. Does best in cooler climates. Strongly deciduous with attractive autumn colours. Prefers a damp soil in a sunny site, and does best in cooler climates. Dislikes humidity and will not flower in warmer climates.
Hoheria sexstylosa Houhere, long-leaved lacebark Height 8m Hoheria glabrata Mountain lacebark/
Coastal lowland to montane riparian forest
Open and disturbed habitats from montane to subalpine regions, including forest margins and stream sides
ribbonwood Height 10m
Hoheria lyallii Mountain lacebark/
Upper forest margins in montane and sub-alpine habitats, river and stream terraces
ribbonwood Height 6–8m
Table 2: Hoheria species habitat and siting.
Figure 5. Lacebark (H. populnea) has densely clustered large showy flowers on each flowering branch. H. sexstylosa is similar. All photos © David Glenny, Trees for Bees.
Figure 4b. Immature fruit of lacebark with five wings on the fruit. Side view.
References Dawson, J, & Lucas R. (2011). New Zealand’s native trees. Nelson: Potton & Burton. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Hoheria sexstylosa. Retrieved from http://www.nzpcn. org.nz/flora_details.aspx?ID=825
Salmon, J. T. (1986). The Reed field guide to New Zealand native trees. Auckland: Reed Books.
Walsh, R. S. (1967). Nectar and pollen sources of New Zealand. Wellington: National Beekeepers Association of New Zealand. (See also Revised edition 1978, Walton, T., Williams, D. Eds.)
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