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Metrosideros umbellata.
A small tree which can start out life as an epiphyte. It has dense narrow pointed mid green leaves on erect branches. Masses of small red flowers occur in clusters from November to March. It is found 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
Common name
Southern Rata
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
6 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a cool climate / Tolerates exposed sites.
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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