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Metrosideros Lighthouse

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Metrosideros excelsa Lighthouse, Lighthouse Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa Lighthouse is a popular variety of the commonly known Pohutukawa and is grown for its impressive foliage and flowers. This NZ Christmas tree produces brilliant sprays of bright red flowers through summer which are complemented by leathery, green-grey leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Metrosideros Lighthouse is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to mixed plantings, growing as a specimen, maintaining in a container, planting to border and entrance, or using to brighten up an area.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asMetrosideros excelsa Lighthouse, Lighthouse Pohutukawa

Metrosideros Lighthouse Details

Metrosideros excelsa Lighthouse is a popular variety of the commonly known Pohutukawa and is grown for its impressive foliage and flowers. This NZ Christmas tree produces brilliant sprays of bright red flowers through summer which are complemented by leathery, green-grey leaves. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this variety of Pohutukawa are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of poor soils, dry periods, moderate frost, and coastal environments. Metrosideros Lighthouse is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, adding to mixed plantings, growing as a specimen, maintaining in a container, planting to border and entrance, or using to brighten up an area.

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