— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Ribbonwood (Hoheria sexstylosa). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Ribbonwood (Hoheria sexstylosa) is a deciduous tree native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand, belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Ribbonwood (Latin: Hoheria sexstylosa, family Scrophulariaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ribbonwood is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ribbonwood is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family native to NZN and NZS. Ribbonwood (Hoheria sexstylosa) thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ribbonwood grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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