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Metrosideros 'Maungapiko'
A natural hybrid between Pohutukawa and Southern Rata, discovered by Graeme Platt. Over time it forms an narrow, upright tree with an open habit. The leathery pointed shiny leaves are mid-green. Showy clusters of bright crimson flowers cover the tree in summer. It is more frost tolerant than Pohutukawa, though may need protection whem young. Hardy to a range of soil types and sites, though will grow best in good soils.
Genus
Metrosideros
Species
Cultivar
'Maungapiko'
Common name
Southern Pohutukawa
Hybrid
M. excelsa x M. umbellata
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
8 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / 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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