Commonly known as golden akeake or Akiraho, this is a unique NZ native, growing up to around six meters high. It is unique in that it has a distinctive flaky bark, combined with undulate leaves. The hight and leaf form of these small trees relate well to the undulate leaves of Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohukohu) and Pittosporum eugenioides (lemonwood). A highly similar tree, as shown through its name (golden akeake), is Dodonaea viscose (akeake) which has a more elongated leaf, yet from afar the highly similar bark and undulated leaf make the trees work well in contrast through the small differences. This can also make a very interesting hedge form. This specific example was found in Akaroa, New Zealand.
