Mahoe/Whiteywood
$4.00
Mahoe/Whiteywood (Melyctus Ramiflorus) is a very common small tree with attractive foliage and a whitish bark. Pointed oval leaves are white green and with fresh growth being quite soft and an even brighter green. The bark is greyish white and becomes attractively mottled with lichens. Flowers in spring followed by numerous purple black berries. Whiteywood can be clipped for hedging or used as a shelter tree or filler, and will also make quite an attractive specimen. Suitable for revegetation projects, particularly in areas of disturbed soil. Its early appearance in regenerating forests indicates that it is ideal for revegetation plantings.
Height/Spread: 8/2.5m
Leaves: 5-20/3-5 cm
Flowering Time: November-February
Growth Rate: Medium
Avoid heavy frosts when young.
Quantity
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Due to the nature of live plants, we do not accept general returns.
SHIPPING INFO
We are pleased to offer nationwide shipping for our native plants. Below are our shipping guidelines and rates:
Shipping Areas & Timeframes
We ship across New Zealand, excluding offshore islands.
Packaging & Handling
Plants are carefully packed to minimize damage during transit.
Orders are sent in eco-friendly packaging where possible.
Shipping Costs
Small Orders (e.g., 8 PB2 plants, OR 24 root trainer plants, OR 4 PB5 plants) – $28 freight
Medium Orders (e.g., 2 cartons as above - 16 PB2’s etc or a mix) – $60 freight
Larger orders will be calculated by our team and we will get back to you with best estimate
Rural delivery may incur an additional fee.
Pick-Up Option
Local customers can opt for free pick-up from Okarito Nursery.
UNDERSTANDING PLANT SIZES
What Does PB Mean? We list plant sizes using terms like PB2 or Root Trainer, which refer to the container size. PB stands for “Planter Bag,” and the number equals the volume in pints (1 PB ≈ 568ml).
R/T: Small, deep cells for strong roots—great for bulk/restoration.
PB2: Small, established, easy to plant.
PB5: Medium size, strong roots.
PB8: Larger, more mature.
PB12: Our biggest, for quick impact. Need help choosing? Just ask!