Product Details
Acid- loving
No
Flowering
Flowering
Resistance to cold
Low
Need for watering
Little
Need for light
High
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Non- fragrant
Growth rate
Medium
Suitable for:
Balconies, Beekeeping, Clumps (plant compositions), Coastal planting, Fence (high edging), Flower beds, Privacy
Description
Latin name: Metrosideros excelsus
Flowering: May- June
Dimensions: Maximum height 4- 6m./ Maximum diameter 3- 4m.
Shrub with round top. It has grey- green, shiny leaves on the upper side and plush on the underside with light, visible central ribs. In summer it forms radial inflorescences with long, red stamens and yellow anthers. It prefers mild climates and full sun.