Metrosideros umbellata

Name: Metrosideros umbellata
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10360h
Price: 59.53 NZD
Availability: InStock

Metrosideros umbellata, commonly known as Southern Rata, is a NZ native tree that grows to about 15 m tall and 3 m wide. It is slow-growing and produces small, dark-green leaves. The attraction of this tree are the brilliant red flowers in summer as the tree matures. Metrosideros umbellata is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed planting in a large garden, or growing as a specimen.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Coastal, Formal, Japanese, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Metrosideros umbellata

Metrosideros umbellata Details

Metrosideros umbellata, commonly known as Southern Rata, is a NZ native tree that grows to about 15 m tall and 3 m wide. It is slow-growing and produces small, dark-green leaves. The attraction of this tree are the brilliant red flowers in summer as the tree matures. Best performance with this Southern Rata tree is achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of poor soils, dry periods, frost once established, and coastal climates. Metrosideros umbellata is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed planting in a large garden, or growing as a specimen.