Macropiper melchior
Three Kings Kawakawa, piper melchior
Macropiper melchior, from the Three Kings Islands, is a species with very strong thick leaves with exaggerated leaf veining, giving a rather sculptured effect. This species is virtually resistant to insect attack but is more prone to black spot and root rot, so should be given a dry site with some exposure to prevailing winds.
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Suits temperate conditions
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Prefers semi shade
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity planting
Use in revegetation planting
Size:
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Mature: diameter 150cm x height 200cm
Planting centres: 70cm
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Three Kings Kawakawa, piper melchior
Macropiper melchior, from the Three Kings Islands, is a species with very strong thick leaves with exaggerated leaf veining, giving a rather sculptured effect. This species is virtually resistant to insect attack but is more prone to black spot and root rot, so should be given a dry site with some exposure to prevailing winds.
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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions
Sunlight:
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Prefers semi shade
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity planting
Use in revegetation planting
Size:
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Mature: diameter 150cm x height 200cm
Planting centres: 70cm
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Three Kings Kawakawa, piper melchior
Macropiper melchior, from the Three Kings Islands, is a species with very strong thick leaves with exaggerated leaf veining, giving a rather sculptured effect. This species is virtually resistant to insect attack but is more prone to black spot and root rot, so should be given a dry site with some exposure to prevailing winds.
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Habitat:
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Suits temperate conditions
Sunlight:
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Prefers semi shade
Application:
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Use in single specimen amenity planting
Use in revegetation planting
Size:
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Mature: diameter 150cm x height 200cm
Planting centres: 70cm
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