METROSIDEROS excelsa
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METROSIDEROS excelsa
Commonly known as Common pohutakawa, New Zealand Christmas tree, Rata
9syn. M. tomentosa).Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects under glass. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenElliptic to oblong leaves, 5-10cm (2-4in) long, semi-glossy, white-felted beneath.
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long in broad terminal clusters.
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong, drying winds. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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