Metrosideros excelsa ‘Long Bay’

This cultivar of Metrosideros excelsa is selected for its exceptional red flowers, which are larger, denser, and more vibrant than typical forms. This tall, erect tree provides a spectacular floral display in early summer, attracting birds and pollinators.  Though not widely available in nurseries, it remains a sought-after variety for those wanting a distinctive and resilient specimen tree. Evergreen and wind-tolerant, it thrives in coastal conditions and well-drained soils. Metrosideros excelsa is evergreen and native to New Zealand. Metrosideros excelsa ‘Long Bay’ was originally selected by Graeme Platt from Long Bay Regional Park, Auckland, this cultivar is a standout choice for coastal and urban plantings.