The leaves of this grand tropical-looking tree are glossy green and large, being 25-50 cm long and half as wide again. The tree grows into a rounded shape and will branch if encouraged.
Puka Tree
The Puka Tree (Meryta sinclairii)
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Earth laughs in flowers 
I love the way the leaves cluster. Is that uncommon in your experience?
Not like any other tree I have seen.
You are going to have enough photos and information to create your own reference book Jude.
That’s a thought.
This good-looking tree made me smile, Jude 🙂 Puka tree? Shades of Jamie Oliver.
Hahah… indeed Jo 🙂