dwarf pohutukawa tahiti
Dwarf Pohutukawa Tahiti (Metrosideros ‘Tahiti’) is a compact, evergreen shrub that brings the distinctive vibrance of New Zealand’s iconic pōhutukawa to smaller gardens and landscapes. This hardy selection is prized for its lush, glossy foliage and prolific clusters of bright red, brush-like flowers that appear from late spring into autumn, attracting native birds and pollinators. Unlike its coastal cousin, the sprawling [Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)](/shop/product/trees/metrosideros-excelsa), Metrosideros ‘Tahiti’ is specifically bred for compact growth, making it perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, and urban spaces where a full-sized pōhutukawa would simply be too large.
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.
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- 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
