Metrosideros Fiji Fire

Name: Metrosideros Fiji Fire - 25 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11860o
Price: 308.6 NZD
Availability: InStock

Metrosideros vitiensis Fiji Fire, Fiji Fire Pohutukawa

Metrosideros Fiji Fire, commonly known as Southern Rata or NZ Christmas Tree, grows as a large shrub and is renowned for its eye-catching foliage. It carries dark green foliage with new growth being bright orange-red. Masses of small, red flowers are produced through summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Metrosideros Fiji Fire is an excellent choice for coastal and courtyard gardens, adding to a mixed planting, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, planting around outdoor living areas, or for maintaining in a container.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Metrosideros vitiensis Fiji Fire, Fiji Fire Pohutukawa

Metrosideros Fiji Fire Details

Metrosideros Fiji Fire, commonly known as Pohutukawa, Southern Rata, or NZ Christmas Tree, grows as a large shrub and is renowned for its eye-catching foliage. It carries dark green foliage with new growth being bright orange-red, which results in a dual-coloured plant. Masses of small, red flowers are produced through summer that are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide, though can be trimmed to smaller sizes. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of poor soils, dry periods, frost, and coastal conditions but will benefit from being protected while it is establishing. Metrosideros Fiji Fire is an excellent choice for coastal and courtyard gardens, adding to a mixed planting, using as a backdrop for smaller plants, planting around outdoor living areas, or for maintaining in a container. This variety is also commonly clipped into an attractive hedge.