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Metrosideros umbellata. 'Harlequin'
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
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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