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Metrosideros spp.
New Zealand Christmas Tree
Pohutukawa, Ohi'a Lehua
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Metrosideros spp. |
| Principal Common Name | New Zealand Christmas Tree |
| Common Name(s) | Pohutukawa, Ohi'a Lehua |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Evergreen shrubs or small trees grown for the leathery foliage and show flowers with prominent stamens. |
| General Comments | Best grown near seaside in very well drained soil. Very sensitive to frost. |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | New Zealand, Hawaii |
| Height Range | 8 - 0 FT |
| Spread Range | 6 - 0 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 16 : 17 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green : Medium Green |
| Leaf Texture | Glossy : Tomentose beneath |
| Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
| Flower Color | Red : Rose Pink |
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