New Zealand Christmas Tree
Metrosideros excelsa
Metrosideros excelsa is an evergreen coastal tree with dense foliage and bright red summer flowers. It withstands wind, salt and poor soils, well suited to seaside planting.
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
8.0 m
Soil
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
3 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Evergreen
Care guide
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Low
Height
10–15 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Summer
Foliage
Evergreen
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Metrosideros excelsa
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society