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    METROSIDEROS
    METROSIDEROS excelsa
    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
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects under glass.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand (North Island)
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to oblong leaves, 5-10cm (2-4in) long, semi-glossy, white-felted beneath.
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not 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
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Produces flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long in broad terminal clusters.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong, drying winds.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
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    METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
    New Zealand Christmas tree
    Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
     
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