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METROSIDEROS EXCELSA POHUTUKAWA plant in new zealand

METROSIDEROS EXCELSA - POHUTUKAWA

Nothing says NZ Christmas like a Pohutukawa in full flower! This is a medium or large sized spreading tree with either a central leader or multi branching. Oval leaves are a dark rich green with brilliant crimson red flowers and a rough dark brown bark. Red aerial roots can develop on the lower portion of the trunk over time. An essential part of the New Zealand summer, the Pohutukawa makes a great shade tree or a fantastic tree for the kids to climb. It is a good coastal tree that will tolerate most conditions.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Coastal conditions
Screening and hedging
NZ native theme    

Beyond the norm
Pohutakawa trim very well making a great hedge or screen.  If trimmed it can be contained in a smaller area.
 
Clipped height
2-5m

15 year height
4-6m

Mature height
Up to 15m

Soil conditions
Sandy, moist free draining, generally hardy to most soil types.

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Frost tender as juvenile plant

Light
Full sun  
 
Tree Shape
Open, tall, spreading

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
Red flower at Christmas time

Origin
New Zealand

Available grades
19lt, 45lt, 160lt, 400lt, 1100lt
 

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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