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    METROSIDEROS
    METROSIDEROS excelsa
    METROSIDEROS excelsa
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    METROSIDEROS excelsa

    Commonly known as Common pohutakawa, New Zealand Christmas tree, Rata

    (syn. M. tomentosa). Bright orange-red flowers and large green leaves
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    3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    £25.00 each 
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026 - Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
     
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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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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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