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| − | + | '''''Syzygium maire''''', '''Swamp Maire''', is an [[evergreen]] tree [[endemism|endemic]] to [[New Zealand]]. It is found throughout the [[North Island]], and the top of the [[South Island]]. The [[Māori language]] name is ''{{lang|mi|maire tawake}}''. Swamp maire grows in wetlands, where it develops breathing roots in waterlogged soils, but is also tolerant of reasonably dry situations. The creamy-white flowers in autumn are followed by bright red [[drupe]]s around 3 [[centimetre|cm]] in length in late winter. The fruit are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruits are rich in antioxidants. Swamp maire is sold for use in gardens as an [[ornamental plant]]. | |
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Latest revision as of 16:51, 23 June 2010
| Habit | tree
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| Height: | ⇕ | 20 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20. to 35 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 35. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 15 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 15. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early fall, mid fall, late fall |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Features: | ✓ | flowers |
| USDA Zones: | 9 to 11 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | white |
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Syzygium maire, Swamp Maire, is an evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found throughout the North Island, and the top of the South Island. The Māori language name is Template:Lang. Swamp maire grows in wetlands, where it develops breathing roots in waterlogged soils, but is also tolerant of reasonably dry situations. The creamy-white flowers in autumn are followed by bright red drupes around 3 cm in length in late winter. The fruit are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruits are rich in antioxidants. Swamp maire is sold for use in gardens as an ornamental plant.
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