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Metrosideros umbellata. 'Harlequin'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

A small tree selected by Joe Cartman. It has dense narrow pointed green leaves with a gold edge on erect branches. Masses of small red flowers occur in clusters from November to March. It would grow naturally in high rainfall areas, lowland to subalpine, mostly South Island. It grows slowly, prefers good soil moisture, and a cooler climate. Prefers not to be shaded out by other plants. Frost hardy.

Genus

Metrosideros

Species umbellata.

Cultivar 'Harlequin'

Common name

Variegated Southern Rata

Family name

Myrtaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

4 m

Width

1 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a cool climate / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Garden Style

Enthusiast / Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Trees