Metrosideros excelsa

•  Size: Ht 5 m Wd 4 m
  
•  Sunlight: Full sun
  
•  Temperature: frost free
  
•  Foliage: Evergreen
• Coastal tolerance: Suitable
• Other features: Iconic New Zealand flower
  
• Garden care: Plant in a frost free climate in any resonable soil. Feed once a year with Texture Plants 12 month planting food. Little pruning is required other than minor form pruning.

This slow growing iconic NZ native tree has a wonderful display of crimson flowers in late spring to summer. Prefers well drained soil and a sunny position in the garden. Very tolerant of coastal exposure. Semi-hardy. Evergreen.