Alectryon excelsus

titoki
Titoki is a handsome evergreen tree with warm grey bark, shiny feathery foliage, and goth red and black eyeball fruits. Fragrant but inconspicuous flowers. Suited to marine-influenced zones.
height 20–30ft
width 15–20ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Fog, Moist Soil
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 This tree should be watered frequently (when the top inch of soil has dried) to establish for the first few years and then infrequently but deeply. Usually this will be once every couple weeks during dry weather.
hardy
to		 26F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin New Zealand
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 15–17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

This slow growing tree prefers rich soils.

Special Interest

The seeds are reputably used by Maori as a steamed poultice to treat skin problems, earaches, swelling and wounds.