Metrosideros spp.
New Zealand Christmas Tree
Pohutukawa, Ohi'a LehuaPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Metrosideros spp. |
Principal Common Name | New Zealand Christmas Tree |
Common Name(s) | Pohutukawa, Ohi'a Lehua |
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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. |
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Nativity | New Zealand, Hawaii |
Height Range | 8 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 16 : 17 : 23 : 24 |
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Leaf Color | Dark Green : Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Glossy : Tomentose beneath |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | Red : Rose Pink |
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