This shrub to small tree can have a spreading bushy habit or form an upright trunk to 600mm (2ft) in diameter with spreading branches. It has divided leaves with light green toothed leaflets and the tiny cream star-like flowers appear in clusters in spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Ackama rosifoliais naturally found in the North Island of New Zealand between Kaitaia and Whangarei growing along the banks of streams or along the margins of lowland forests.

It tolerates most well drained fertile moist soils in a full sun to semi shaded wind protected position and is very frost and drought tender.

Makamaka is grown for its foliage, flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in garden borders for screening or used as a street tree. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and can grow to a tree in shaded positions. It is also planted along water courses or used as a lawn specimen. ID 2895

Ackama (ă-Ka-ma) rosifolia(ros-ie-FO-lle-a)

Cunoniaceae(kew-NON-ee-AY-see-ee)