Metrosideros excelsus Pohutukawa (Myrtaceae) Evergreen tree

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Metrosideros excelsus
Pohutukawa
Evergreen tree
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The Metrosideros excelsus plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pohutukawa.

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Latin Name:  Metrosideros excelsus
Common Name:  Pohutukawa
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Sol. ex Gaertn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Coastal forests in North and Three Kings Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained but moisture-retentive lime-free soil in a sunny position[182, 200]. Plants are somewhat lime-tolerant but are unsuitable for shallow soils over chalk[200]. Very resistant to maritime exposure[166, 200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[184] and succeeding outdoors only in the mildest areas of the country where it makes a small shrub[1, 200]. A good bee plant[173]. Very ornamental[1]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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