Metrosideros umb x rob 'Sentinel Flame'

A natural hybrid between Northern and Southern Rata, discovered by Graeme Platt. Over time it forms an dense, upright tree. The small pointed shiny leaves emerge bronze maturing to mid-green. Showy clusters of bright red 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 with good soil moisture.