Product Description
Botanical name: Metrosideros thomasii
Common name: New Zealand christmas bush
The Metrosideros thomasii grows into a fantastic dense shrub or small tree. It has green leaves with a silver tinge and develops an awesome red flower in the summer months that attracts birds to the garden. Its high salt tolerance makes this an ideal choice for coastal gardens.
Size
Plant height: up to 4 metres
Plant spread: up to 5 metres
Care and Maintenance
- tolerates light frost once established
- tolerates drought once established
- full sun, semi shade
- planting season all year round
- medium water use
- fertilize in spring with slow release fertilizer
Planting
- All plants have roots and are ready for planting
- Water each day for 2–3 weeks after planting
