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METROSIDEROS
Commonly known as Iron tree, Pohutakawa, Rata
Genus of 50 species of dwarf to tall. upright, evergreen shrubs, trees and climbers found in rainforests, dry river valleys and subalpine areas.
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Evergreen
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for the small, trumpet-shaped flowers with conspicuous tufts of stamens.
Place of originSouth Africa, Malaysia, Australasia, Pacific Islands.
Buy Varieties of METROSIDEROS
METROSIDEROS carminea 'Ferris Wheel'
bright carmine-red
Gift-wrapping available
METROSIDEROS excelsa
9syn. M. tomentosa).Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
METROSIDEROS kermadecensis 'Twisty'
distinctive leaves which are brightly variegated cream-yellow in the centre and bright deep green outside. Young stems are a bright red and the leaves have a twist which shows off the variegation
METROSIDEROS robusta
the hardiest of all the metrosideros which grew at Caerhays for many years. Coppery-scarlet flowers. Much more tender when young as those who have pinched seedlings from Tresco discover to their cost
METROSIDEROS x subtomentosa 'Mistral'
deep red
Gift-wrapping available
METROSIDEROS umbellata
one of the hardiest species which will thrive outside in Cornwall. Coppery young leaves and bright crimson flowers
METROSIDEROS umbellata 'Gold Nugget'
golden-yellow leaves with orange tinted tips
Gift-wrapping available
METROSIDEROS umbellata 'Moonlight'
green leaves with yellow-splashed centres
Gift-wrapping available
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