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aka Pohutukawa

A beautiful low growing shrub that has lime green foliage that grows in a compact habit. In summer it can be smothered in small red flowers. Can be used for hedging, low borders or in a pot. Great for coastal planting to withstand exposure. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Red
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 150cm

Metrosideros Dalese

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

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aka Pohutukawa or NZ Christmas Tree

Native. Who doesn't love the Pohutukawa AKA The NZ Christmas Tree. Attractive leathery blue-grey foliage and unique yet beautiful crimson tufted blooms that appear in summer. Tolerant of harsh conditions and poor soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

This iconic NZ tree is seen at its best along the Thames-Coromandel Coast. It is worth taking a road trip in December-January just to see these coastal beauties in full flower. Pretty good specimens on the road into Whakatane as well.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 12m x 10m

Metrosideros excelsa

Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$16.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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aka Rata

Metrosiderous Kawa Copper is a recently released variety that is a cross with the northern rata. As well as deep red flowers it also boasts attractively coppery coloured new foliage making it a possible new hedging variety as well as a stunning small garden specimen tree. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m

Metrosideros Kawa Copper

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 3l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Pohutukawa

Native. An excellent form of NZ's 'Christmas Tree' that grows with a clean straight trunk and has few aerial roots, making it highly suitable for street planting or the home garden. Leathery green leaves and, of course, beautiful red blooms in summer. Very tolerant of coastal conditions but not harsh frost.

Did you know that the name 'Pohutukawa' means 'drenched with spray'? Referring of course to the many beautiful trees growing in precarious positions on NZ's coastline.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Metrosideros Maori Princess

Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

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Metrosideros Maori Princess

Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

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Metrosideros Maori Princess

Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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An erect variety with shiny, pointed, dark green foliage. This looks stunning in the hot months of Summer with beautiful red-scarlet flowers en-mass. An excellent coastal tree as tolerant of wind and salt spray. Evergreen. Frost tender.

A cross between Southern Rata and Pohutukawa that incorporates the frost tolerance of the Rata with the large profuse flowers of the Pohutukawa.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Metrosideros Maungapiko

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Pohutukawa

Native. An unusual Rata - Pohutukawa cross discovered on Great Barrier Island. Nice dark green foliage and scarlet red flowers in summer. Fairly compact habit. Plant in the sun in well drained soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Metrosideros Mistral

Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

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Metrosideros Mistral

Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.

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aka Southern rata cultivar

A Southern rata cultivar. A stunning NZ native with a bright green and yellow variegated foliage and scarlet flowers in Summer. Looks lovely in a pot or in the garden. Very slow growing. Prefers moist soils and colder environments but full sun. Evergreen.

Flowers from a young age.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 5m

Metrosideros Moonlight

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Pohutukawa

Native - An unusual form of our favourite native Pohutukawa that has a distinctive weeping spreading growth habit. Distinctive showy red blooms in summer that birds and bees love. Plant in a sunny spot and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Red
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Habit: Weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Metrosideros Octopussy Std

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm  ? 

Container: 6l  ? 

$89.99

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aka White Rata Vine

Metrosideros perforata is a climber growing up to 15m high but will grow as a bushy shrub if it has nothing to climb. Usually found flowering at the top of trees in our native bush. In mid summer it has masses of white flowers from white buds. Coastal hardy. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 15m x 0m

Metrosideros Perforata

Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.

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aka Pohutukawa

Smaller growing upright tree with dark green leaves and deep scarlet flowers from early summer. Ideal for coastal situations in full sun and well drained soil. Drought and wind tolerant. Can be grown as a tree or screening plant. Bred in Taranaki. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 5m x 3m

Metrosideros Scarlet Pimpernel

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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