New Zealand Christmas Tree
Metrosideros Excelsa
Overview
The New Zealand Chris™as Tree, Metrosideros excelsa, is an evergreen specimen reaching heights of 30-50 ft with 20-35 ft spread. It boasts vibrant red, brush-like flowers blooming November-December. Suited to USDA zones 9-11, it's wind-resistant, tolerates sandy soils, and prefers full sun. This tree‚Äôs broad canopy and splendid flowering make it an ornamental focal point adaptable to a variety of landscapes.
Sun FullWater LowZones 9–9Type Shrub, Tree
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Abaconda Management Group from New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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