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Myrtaceae
Metrosideros kermadecensis
Metrosideros kermadecensis
Also known as Metrosideros polymorpha
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Pohutukawa · New Zealand · Myrtaceae · Red Flowers · Coastal Tree · Island Native · Tropical Tree · Evergreen · Slow Growing
The Kermadec pohutukawa thrives in coastal or sheltered garden settings with partial shade and consistent moisture. Water regularly during dry spells and protect from harsh frost, as this island native prefers mild, humid conditions. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.3–5.7
- Temperature
- 55°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 9a-12b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 25 ft
- Spread
- 16.7 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Chatham Is., Kermadec Is., Tristan Da Cunha
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Birds
Sources: trefle
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