Metrosideros thomasii

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Metrosideros thomasii NZ Christmas Bush

Metrosideros thomasii, commonly known as The New Zealand Christmas Bush, is a coastal, NZ native tree that produces stunning, crimson red flowers in summer. The flowers are complemented with foliage that is green when young and ages to become darker green with a grey felt as it grows to 5 m tall and the same wide. Metrosideros thomasii is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, growing as a specimen, adding to mixed plantings, or trimming into a hedge.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Metrosideros thomasii NZ Christmas Bush

Metrosideros thomasii Details

Metrosideros thomasii, commonly known as The New Zealand Christmas Bush, is a coastal, NZ native tree that produces stunning, crimson red flowers in summer. The flowers are complemented with foliage that is green when young and ages to become darker green with a grey felt. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate poor soils, dry periods, moderate frost once established, and coastal environments. Metrosideros thomasii is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, growing as a specimen, adding to mixed plantings, or trimming into a hedge. This tree is aesthetic year-round, low maintenance, and very rewarding.