It is a tree endemic to New Zealand where it has cultic significance among the Maori people because they think the soul of the dead Maori will get to the ocean through the roots of this tree, the scene of his long boat travel. Long, crimson, button-like flowers start opening in its original home at the end of December, hence the nickname New Zealand Christmas tree. Like the oleander, it can also be kept in a container excellently. Breathtakingly gorgeous while blooming!
The wonderful sort Mistral is of hybrid origin, which was created by natural crossbreeding of Metrosideros excelsa and Metrosideros robusta. Of stockier stature, slower growing and the inflorescences are deeper-toned crimson.
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Drought tolerant |  |
Shadow |
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Average water demand |  |
Half-shade |
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High water demand |  |
Sunny |
ZONE: The USDA Hardiness Zone of the plant. See the chart of USDA Hardiness Zones HERE!
SIZE: The size of the plant in centimeter.
QUALITY: For example: K1: we grow the plant in 1 liter container, CSP8x8: we grow the plant in 8x8 cm pot, SZGY: we ship the plant with bare root (carefully packed), FL: we ship the plant with root ball.
