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METROSIDEROS
Commonly known as Iron tree, Pohutakawa, Rata
These plants produce exquisite bottle-brush like flowers but they are frost tender and suitable for outdoor growing only in the Scilly Isles or West Cornwall. They do however make excellent conservatory plants but be prepared for aerial roots
Genus of 50 species of dwarf to tall. upright, evergreen shrubs, trees and climbers found in rainforests, dry river valleys and subalpine areas.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Grown for the small, trumpet-shaped flowers with conspicuous tufts of stamens. -
Place of origin
South Africa, Malaysia, Australasia, Pacific Islands. -
Evergreen
Planting Tips and Care Advice
Metrosideros - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations