Metrosideros umbellata
Southern Rātā








Most cold hardy of the Metrosideros family. Very slow-growing with a bushy, multi-stemmed growth habit. Red new stems and leaves are a feature. Mature leaves are glossy, leathery, and pointed. Glowing scarlet flowers from early to mid-summer. Requires a moist, cooler position.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Metrosideros
Species: Metrosideros umbellata
Common Name: Southern Rātā
Description and Features
Description: Most cold hardy of the Metrosideros family. Very slow-growing with a bushy, multi-stemmed growth habit. Red new stems and leaves are a feature. Mature leaves are glossy, leathery, and pointed. Glowing scarlet flowers from early to mid-summer. Requires a moist, cooler position.
Height: 4m
Width: 3m
Uses: Street, Attracts bees, Attracts birds
Tolerates: Coastal, Windy
Soil Type: Clay soils, Poor draining soils, Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Native
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: Red
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: None