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Metrosideros umbellata. 'Gold Beacon'
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 yellow flowers occur in clusters from November to March. This selection was found at Otira Gorge, Arthur’s Pass National Park. It is best 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
'Gold Beacon'
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
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a cool climate / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
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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