Lacebark Flower

Did you know

• The inner bark peels away in lace-like layers, which Maori people traditionally used to make bandages and clothing.
• When in bloom, the tree is covered in so many white flowers that it appears to be dusted with snow.
• Lacebark honey is produced by New Zealand bees and has a mild, pleasant flavor prized by beekeepers.
• The genus name Hoheria comes from the Maori word 'houhere,' the traditional name for this tree.
• Lacebark is one of the fastest-growing native New Zealand trees, capable of adding over three feet of height per year.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental tree
• honey production
• traditional Maori fiber
• shelter belt planting