Metrosideros excelsa |
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New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutuk |
Description
This tree or shrub can grow 30-50' tall and has red blooms. It will do best in partial shade to full sun and moist soil. Frost-tender.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.