Metrosideros Fiji (NZ hristmas Tree) 200mm

Features:               

• Hardy, small tree
• Glossy, green-grey, oval-shaped foliage
• Dense habit
• Umbrella-shaped once established and mature
• Crimson, pom-pom flowers blossom in spring
• Long-living

Position:

Full sun

Ideal For:

• Screening  
• Hedging  
• Potting
• Tubs

Plant Apart:

500mm to 800mm apart

Height at Maturity:

1m

Average Height:

Environment Conditions:

• Soil:
• Adaptable to a wide range of soils
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Climate:
• Tolerant of coastal conditions
• Durability:
• Prefers moisture when young
• Drought tolerance once established
• Tolerates salty winds

Care:

• Prune to shape
• Appreciates regular watering when young
• Can be pruned as a hedge
• Avoid frosts
• Low maintenance once established

Design:

• Cottage designs
• Mediterranean designs