Metrosideros umbellatus Southern rata (Myrtaceae) Evergreen tree

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Metrosideros umbellatus
Southern rata
Evergreen tree
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The Metrosideros umbellatus plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Southern rata. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. lucidus. Rich.

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Latin Name:  Metrosideros umbellatus
Common Name:  Southern rata
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland to montane, occasionally sub-alpine forests and shrubland, southwards from latitude 36°s, North, South, Stewart and Chatham 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]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, succeeding outdoors only in the mildest areas of the country where it makes a small shrub[1, 182, 200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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