Mamaki   Piptirus albidus

Family: Urticaceae

Description:  This plant is in the Nettle family and the fresh or dried leaves may be used in teas as a healthful tonic. The red venation set against the green leaves make this plant attractive as a mass planting or specimen plant. This plant will grow to be a small tree, so allow for up to a 15 foot spread and 20 foot height. Mamaki must have its feet wet and will do fine in partial shade or full sun. We grow this plant from seed.

(Mamaki foliage)

(Mamaki in 3 gallon pot)

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