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pohutukawa tree for sale hamilton

If you’re looking for a pohutukawa tree for sale in Hamilton, you’ve come to the right place. Our nursery specialises in New Zealand natives, and the iconic pohutukawa is a true must-have for Waikato gardens. Known for its vibrant crimson flowers and its hardy, coastal-loving nature, the pohutukawa brings a touch of the classic Kiwi summer to your backyard. Whether you’re after a statement tree for your landscape project or a smaller, manageable variety for compact spaces, we have a range of beautiful options, all suited to the Hamilton climate.

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.

Buy Metrosideros 'Tahiti'

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

Metrosideros 'Maori Princess'

Metrosideros 'Maori Princess' is a stunning cultivar of the NZ Christmas tree (Pohutukawa) and is renowned for its brilliant crimson-red flowers and glossy green leaves. This upright, evergreen tree grows 6–10 metres tall, making it ideal for feature planting, coastal gardens, and urban landscapes. Flowering from early summer, it attracts birds and pollinators while providing year-round structure. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Maori Princess' thrives in full sun, tolerates wind and salt spray, and suits a wide range of NZ conditions.

Buy Metrosideros 'Maori Princess'

From $28.28

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Trees

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 6.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Screening

Garden styles: Backyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Native

About the Pōhutukawa

Pohutukawa trees (Metrosideros excelsa) are often called the New Zealand Christmas tree thanks to their festive bloom from November through January. These evergreen natives display generous canopies, leathery dark green leaves, and masses of showstopping scarlet flowers. They thrive in well-drained soil, enjoy full sun, and are naturally tolerant of wind and salt—making them ideal for Hamilton gardens that need resilience as well as beauty.

Why Choose a Pohutukawa for Your Hamilton Garden

If you want a feature tree that not only looks spectacular but also attracts tūī, bellbirds, and a host of native pollinators, the pohutukawa is a brilliant choice. Once established, these trees are waterwise and require minimal care. Their strong root systems help stabilise slopes and embankments, and their dense foliage provides much-needed summer shade. With proper placement, a pohutukawa can become a generations-old garden legacy.

Our Pohutukawa Selection in Hamilton

We stock the classic Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa), perfect for those who want a traditional tree with large, robust form and classic flowers. For Hamilton gardens needing a more compact or fast-growing specimen, consider Metrosideros 'Maori Princess', well renowned for its upright habit and deep red blooms.

Smaller spaces or mixed borders benefit from varieties like Metrosideros 'Spring Fire'. If you seek something a little different in flowering colour or growth form, Metrosideros 'Maungapiko' offers unique foliage and flower tones, while Metrosideros 'Tahiti' fits beautifully as a lush shrub or low hedge.

Expert Advice and Local Knowledge

Choosing the right pohutukawa tree for sale in Hamilton is easier with expert advice and thriving, locally-grown specimens. Our team is passionate about native trees and happy to answer all your questions – from the best planting site in Hamilton’s soils to long-term care and cultivation tips. We pride ourselves on supplying healthy trees, grown to fit local conditions, so they settle in well and flourish for years.

Make Your Hamilton Home Stand Out

Browse our range of pohutukawa trees for sale and bring the beauty of this New Zealand legend to your property. Whether it’s a single feature tree or mass planting for privacy and wildlife, you’ll find the perfect Metrosideros to match your vision. Visit us today or explore the range online, including Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa), Metrosideros 'Maori Princess', and more, ready for planting across Hamilton and beyond.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.