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Tahitian Pohutukawa Nz

Metrosideros 'Tahiti'

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Metrosideros 'Tahiti', commonly known as Dwarf Pohutukawa, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red flowers and silver-green foliage. Growing to around 1 metre tall and wide, it’s perfect for coastal gardens, pots, borders, and low hedges. Flowering from late spring through summer, it attracts birds and pollinators while providing year-round structure. Hardy and low-maintenance, ‘Tahiti’ thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt, and suits a wide range of New Zealand climates.

  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock

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