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Pohutukawa
Metrosideros excelsa
Size:
Height: 25-45'; Spread: 30-35'
Character:
Evergreen; oval, spreading form; dense canopy.
Foliage:
Dark gray-green, leathery leaves, 2-3" long, hairy white beneath.
Flower:
Dark red flowers, in clusters 3-5" across with stamens 1" long, bloom in multiple flower cycles throughout the year.
Fruit:
Insignificant leathery, green-brown seed capsules, stay on tree year-round.
Bark:
Rough, dark brown bark.
Tree Care:
Moderate. Early pruning needed to train a good shape; pruning needed less frequently with age. Occasional removal of suckers. Periodic sidewalk clean-up during flower drop.
Watering Needs:
Special Considerations:
Mature tree can develop significant roots and aerial roots. Prefers well-drained soil.
Native Range & Notable Traits:
Native to New Zealand. Disease and pest resistant.
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