Cultivar P-hutukawa
Maori Princess
Metrosideros excelsa
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Description
aka Pohutukawa Native. An excellent form of NZ's 'Christmas Tree' that grows with a clean straight trunk and has few aerial roots, making it highly suitable for street planting or the home garden. Leathery green leaves and, of course, beautiful red blooms in summer. Very tolerant of coastal conditions but not harsh frost. Did you know that the name 'Pohutukawa' means 'drenched with spray'? Referring of course to the many beautiful trees growing in precarious positions on NZ's coastline. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
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Coastal Tolerant
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