Myrtaceae
Metrosideros polymorpha var. newellii
Metrosideros polymorpha var. newellii var. newellii
Also known as Metrosideros collina var. newellii
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Ohia Lehua · Hawaiian Native · Tropical Tree · Myrtaceae · Rare · Red Flowers · Flowering Tree · Endemic Hawaii · Slow Growing · Pollinator
Metrosideros polymorpha var. newellii is a rare Hawaiian ʻōhiʻa lehua variety suited to warm, humid outdoor environments in USDA zones 10–12. Plant in acidic, well-drained soil with partial shade and consistent moisture to replicate its native forest conditions. This slow-growing tree rewards patient gardeners with vivid red brush-like flowers that attract native birds and pollinators.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to maintain even soil moisture; ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.3–5.7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 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
- Hawaii
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Birds
Sources: trefle
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