Metrosideros excelsus |
+ Add |
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutuk |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/Steve George
Description
This tree or shrub can grow 30'-50' tall and has red blooms. It will do best in partial shade to full sun and moist soil.
-
Anatomy
-
Culture
-
Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.