dwarf pohutukawa shrub
The dwarf pohutukawa shrub, known botanically as Metrosideros 'Tahiti', brings the magic of New Zealand's iconic pohutukawa to smaller gardens and landscaping spaces. If you've fallen in love with the vibrant red blooms and attractive foliage of the classic pōhutukawa but lack room for a large coastal tree, this compact shrub is the perfect solution. With its manageable size, dazzling display of crimson flowers, and easy-care nature, Metrosideros 'Tahiti' adds tropical flair to any outdoor space.
Metrosideros 'Tahiti'
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.
From $28.28
- 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
