Mahoe

Melicytus ramiflorus, Violaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant Spear LilyDoryanthes palmeri

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

PutaputawetaCarpodetus serratus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gymea LilyDoryanthes excelsa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Broad-leaved Cabbage TreeCordyline indivisa

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Purple Apple BerryBillardiera longiflora

Shrub canopy reduces light availability for climbing purple apple berry

Uses

Functions

Pioneer SpeciesNurse TreeWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Maori Treatments

Common Questions

What zones does Mahoe grow in?

Mahoe grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Mahoe?

Good companions for Mahoe include Giant Spear Lily, Putaputaweta, Gymea Lily, Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree.

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