Carpodetus serratus
Putaputawētā
An attractive tree with spreading branches. Leaves are green, marbled, and serrated. Goes through a juvenile phase of divaricating branches and small, rounded leaves. A profusion of small, white flowers from late-spring to early-autumn. Does not tolerate drought or wind.
Native
Evergreen
Attracts bees
Shade
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Rousseaceae, a family of trees and shrubs.
Genus: Carpodetus, carpodetus, derived from the Greek noun καρπός (karpós, 'fruit') and adjective σύνδετος (súndetos, 'bound'), meaning 'bound fruit', in reference to the distinct ring on the outside of the fruit that makes it appear as if the fruit is bound. Could also refer to the seeds being bound together in clusters in the fruit. A genus of small flowering trees that occur in New Guinea, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Species: Carpodetus serratus, serrātus (Latin, adjective), meaning 'serrated', in reference to the serrated, saw-tooth edges of the leaves.
Common Name: Putaputawētā
Other Common Name(s): Marbleleaf
Description and Features
Description: An attractive tree with spreading branches. Leaves are green, marbled, and serrated. Goes through a juvenile phase of divaricating branches and small, rounded leaves. A profusion of small, white flowers from late-spring to early-autumn. Does not tolerate drought or wind.
Height: 5m
Width: 4m
Uses: Attracts bees, Shade
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: White
Autumn: White
Winter: None
Spring: White