Metrosideros Fiji Fire
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Metrosideros Fiji Fire

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Metrosideros collina ‘Fiji Fire’ (Pōhutukawa)

Dense, small, evergreen tree with vivid copper-red new growth which ultimately matures out to glossy, dark green foliage. Bright orange-red flowers develop through summer for continued contrast. Very attractive to native, nectar-feeding birds. Makes a lovely hedge or screen. Grows approximately 3m high x 2m wide in 10 years.

Full sun position, though tolerates part shade. Very tough and hardy. Tolerant of all soil types including both wet and dry conditions. Frost hardy and suitable for coastal conditions.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Low, frost hardy
Wind:Tolerant of strong wind, non coastal, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in wet/boggy soil or needs a lot of moisture, Grows in average garden conditions, Grows in dry conditions, needs perfect drainage
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions, Heavy/clay soils
Colour:Orange
Height:3m
Width:2m
SKU: METFI-B2.5 Categories: , , , , ,

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Metrosideros collina ‘Fiji Fire’ (Pōhutukawa)

Dense, small, evergreen tree with vivid copper-red new growth which ultimately matures out to glossy, dark green foliage. Bright orange-red flowers develop through summer for continued contrast. Very attractive to native, nectar-feeding birds. Makes a lovely hedge or screen. Grows approximately 3m high x 2m wide in 10 years.

Full sun position, though tolerates part shade. Very tough and hardy. Tolerant of all soil types including both wet and dry conditions. Frost hardy and suitable for coastal conditions.

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