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Evergreen Christmas Tree

Metrosideros excelsa

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Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pohutukawa or NZ Christmas tree, is a coastal, NZ native tree that produces stunning, crimson red flowers in summer. The flowers are complemented with foliage that is green when young and ages to become grey-green as it grows to 10 m tall and the same wide. Metrosideros excelsa is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, growing as a specimen, for avenue planting, or adding to mixed plantings. This tree is aesthetic year-round, low maintenance, and very rewarding.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Native

Sarcococca orientalis

Sarcococca orientalis is an evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and fragrant flowers. It carries glossy, dark green, leathery leaves which are adorned with tiny, fragrant, pale pink and white flowers from late winter through spring. The flowers are followed by glossy, black berries that may persist into the following winter. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Sarcococca orientalis is commonly included in mixed and border plantings, planted around the base of larger trees, grown around outdoor living areas, planted in shady areas, included in cottage gardens, or mass planted as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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