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Metrosideros excelsus 'Variegata'

Variegated New Zealand Xmas Tree

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Metrosideros excelsus 'Var.' is an evergreen tree or large shrub. Grows to 30 ft. or more. On young plants, leathery leaves are glossy green. Older trees have dark green leaves above, white and woolly beneath. Big clusters of dark red flowers cover branch ends May-July.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.