Metrosideros excelsa
Pōhutukawa











Thrives in coastal situations. Will tolerate poor soils, wet, and drought conditions. Forms a large, broad-headed tree with thick, green leaves with silver-grey undersides. A profusion of glowing, crimson-red flowers borne from early to mid-summer. They attract nectar-seeking birds. Can be pruned as hedges and screens or left as a specimen.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Metrosideros
Species: Metrosideros excelsa
Common Name: Pōhutukawa
Description and Features
Description: Thrives in coastal situations. Will tolerate poor soils, wet, and drought conditions. Forms a large, broad-headed tree with thick, green leaves with silver-grey undersides. A profusion of glowing, crimson-red flowers borne from early to mid-summer. They attract nectar-seeking birds. Can be pruned as hedges and screens or left as a specimen.
Height: 8m
Width: 8m
Uses: Street, Hedging and screening, Attracts bees, Attracts birds, Paddocks, Shade
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy, Drought
Soil Type: Clay soils, Poor draining soils, Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Foliage:
Summer: Green, Grey
Autumn: Green, Grey
Winter: Green, Grey
Spring: Green, Grey
Flowers:
Summer: Red
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: None