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Metrosideros umbellata. 'Harlequin'
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
Metrosideros
Species
umbellata.
Cultivar
'Harlequin'
Variegated Southern Rata
Myrtaceae
New Zealand
DETAILS
4 m
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Prefers even soil moisture
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a cool climate / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
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