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METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
Commonly known as New Zealand Christmas tree
Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
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Evergreenleaves, 5-10cm (2-4in) long, semi-glossy, white-felted beneath.
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RedOrange red -
Height2m (6½ft) plus -
Spread2m (6½ft) plus
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFreely branching shrub. Produces broad, compact, many-flowered, terminal cymes of flowers 3-4cm (1¼-1½in) long.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Full sun
METROSIDEROS excelsa 'Parnell'
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Additional FeaturesExotic plants
Good to knowShrubby under protection in UK. Might require restrictive pruning under glass.
Pests & DiseasesScale insects under glass.
Place of originA selection from a cultivated variety from Parnell Rose Garden, Auckland, New Zealand -
Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly conicalSpreading with ageRounded to broadly spreading
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