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Discover Metrosideros Maori Princess — A Unique Maori Tree

The Metrosideros Maori Princess is a stunning Maori tree celebrated for its vibrant red blooms and glossy green foliage. Native to New Zealand, it’s a cultivated selection of the iconic pohutukawa, offering all the appeal of its wild relatives in a manageable, upright form. This beautiful evergreen is perfect for Kiwi gardens seeking a connection to Aotearoa’s unique natural heritage.

Features and Benefits of Metrosideros Maori Princess

The Maori tree known as Metrosideros Maori Princess stands out with its rich crimson flowers that burst into colour from late spring to mid-summer. These eye-catching blooms not only create a festive display in your garden but also attract native birds and pollinators. With its dense growth habit, Metrosideros Maori Princess provides excellent wind shelter and screening, making it ideal for urban and coastal gardens alike.

• Grows to around 4-6 metres tall, making it suitable for small and medium gardens
• Exceptionally tolerant to salt spray and windy sites, perfect for coastal planting
• Responds well to shaping and pruning
• Provides year-round visual interest thanks to leathery, dark green leaves and red new growth

Planting and Care Tips

Maori trees like the Metrosideros Maori Princess thrive best in full sun and well-drained soil. While they’re drought-tolerant once established, regular watering in the first year helps promote strong roots and lush growth. Consider adding a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain your desired shape and encourage a bushier canopy.

Compared to larger pohutukawa varieties, Metrosideros Maori Princess offers manageable growth while delivering stunning seasonal displays. It’s an excellent feature tree, driveway liner, or shelterbelt, especially in exposed or coastal locations.

Related Maori Trees and Shrubs

If you love the character of Maori trees, explore these other beautiful Metrosideros cultivars for your garden:

• Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa): The classic New Zealand Christmas tree, revered for its massive size and spectacular red flowers.
• Metrosideros Vibrance (Pohutukawa): A smaller-growing selection with vibrant red blooms, great for tighter spaces or hedge planting.
• Metrosideros carminea (Crimson Rata Vine): This stunning climbing rata is perfect for adding a native touch to trellises or pergolas.
• Metrosideros Tahiti (Metrosideros collina Tahiti): Compact and bushy with bright orange-red flowers, ideal for smaller gardens or pots.
• Metrosideros Dalese (Metrosideros tomentosa Dalese): Noted for its dense habit and profuse flowering, great for shelter or colourful borders.

Complementary Trees for Your Landscape

Mix your Maori tree with other striking species for diversity and year-round interest:

• Platanus orientalis Digitata
• Quercus canariensis robur (Robur)
• Eucalyptus elata (River White Gum)
• Michelia Warm Fuzzies
• Syzygium australe

Plant a Piece of Aotearoa

Bring the essence of New Zealand’s coasts and forests to your backyard with Metrosideros Maori Princess or another iconic Maori tree. Whether you’re establishing a native plant haven or adding a touch of heritage to a modern landscape, these trees deliver beauty, resilience, and a true connection to our land. Discover the full range today and create your own Kiwi sanctuary.