Metrosideros excelsa Aurea

Name: Metrosideros excelsa Aurea
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17519f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Yellow Pohutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa Aurea is a variety of Pohutukawa that features amazing yellow flowers. This NZ native, evergreen tree carries dark green foliage which becomes adorned with clusters of yellow flowers in summer. It grows with a rounded shape to about 10 m tall and 8 m wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Metrosideros Aurea is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, growing as a specimen in parks and the like, adding to mixed plantings in large gardens, or using in avenue plantings.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Yellow Pohutukawa

How to grow a Metrosideros excelsa Aurea hedge

Metrosideros excelsa Aurea hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge. Start trimming the sides of hedge early so the hedge becomes denser and easier to control.

Metrosideros excelsa Aurea care

Metrosideros excelsa Aurea is generally very easy to care for, thriving in New Zealand’s coastal and temperate climates. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil, though it can tolerate poor soils, clay, and even rocky ground. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant and also highly resistant to salt spray and strong winds, making it ideal for coastal planting. Regular watering is needed during its first couple of summers to help it establish, but after that, natural rainfall is usually enough. Pōhutukawa benefits from an occasional light trim if shaping is needed, preferably after flowering, though mature trees often need little to no pruning. It’s a good idea to mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid piling mulch against the trunk. Feeding is rarely necessary, but a general-purpose fertiliser in spring can encourage lush growth, especially for younger or potted plants.

Metrosideros excelsa Aurea for sale

The Plant Company has the best Metrosideros excelsa Aurea trees for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your tree and plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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Can you plant Metrosideros Excelso Aurea in a 50 lt pot or do they need to be in the ground.

It would be fine in a pot that size for 3-5 years. Growing it in a pot will keep it somewhat dwarfed... a bonsai effect with the roots being restricted.