Metrosideros, New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa Tree 'Gala'

Metrosiderosexcelsa

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Metrosideros (met-roh-SID-er-oss)
Species
excelsa (ek-SEL-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pleasanton, California

San Jose, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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| April 2015 | neutral

Beautiful tree. Very strong root system. Planting near buildings not recommended. Blooms in X mas time in New Zealand. Hence called NZ X ...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | November 2007 | positive

These plants will grow in zone 9b, and can handle light frosts once established. They grow in exposed coastal areas and are extremely win...Read More

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