Metrosideros Mistral

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Metrosideros x subtomentosa ‘Mistral’ (Pōhutukawa and Northern Rātā Hybrid)

Dense-growing, evergreen tree with a neat, upright canopy of tough, dark green foliage. Produces clusters upon clusters of contrasting, deep, vibrant red, bristly flowers through summer. Very attractive to native, nectar-feeding birds. Grows approximately 5m high x 3m wide in 10 years.

Full sun to 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, Filtered/partial 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:Red
Height:5m
Width:3m
SKU: MET MIS 3.3L Categories: , , ,

Description

Metrosideros x subtomentosa ‘Mistral’ (Pōhutukawa and Northern Rātā Hybrid)

Dense-growing, evergreen tree with a neat, upright canopy of tough, dark green foliage. Produces clusters upon clusters of contrasting, deep, vibrant red, bristly flowers through summer. Very attractive to native, nectar-feeding birds. Grows approximately 5m high x 3m wide in 10 years.

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