Myrsine divaricata or weeping matipo is endemic to the North, South, Stewart and Auckland Islands. It is found in lowland to higher mountain forest and scrubland from sea-level to 1220m asl from Mongonui and Kaitaia southwards in the North Island, although uncommon north of the Waikato, then throughout the South, Stewart, and on the Auckland and Campbell Islands. A very attractive and distinctive, much-branched shrub up to 3 to 3.6m tall, with a stiffly weeping habit of its branchlets that is most unusual. Flowers and fruits are usually hidden away within the bush, and the purplish to violet coloured fruits can take a year to develop after flowering. It is very hardy, but is best grown in a good soil that is enriched with plenty of humus.