Habitat: dry, gap, gravel, hill, loam, lowland, open, terrace

Dispersal: Seed

Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
 Recognition
  • a small-sized tree, up to 8 m high and deciduous.
  • its leaves are alternate, thin, green, 5-17 cm long, and have sharply-toothed margins.
  • its deep pink to rose-magenta white flowers (about 2.5 cm across) are pendant, borne singly or in small clusters.
  • its fleshy glossy scarlet fruit (up to 1.2 cm long) have a stony centre and resemble a cherry.
 Images
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Weeds Key – interactive key to the weed species of New Zealand
 References
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42.