Metrosideros Thomasii (New Zealand Christmas Bush Balls)
Metrosideros Thomasii (New Zealand Christmas Bush Balls)
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Metrosideros Thomasii (New Zealand Christmas Bush Balls) is a hardy evergreen shrub with dense, attractive silvery-green foliage and striking orange-red, brush-like flowers. Trained into a neat ball form, it makes an excellent architectural feature for entrances, courtyards, pathways, patios and formal garden beds. Its rounded shape provides year-round structure, while the vibrant flowers add a strong seasonal burst of colour. Australian nursery sources specifically list Metrosideros thomasii in 500 mm topiary ball form.
This versatile plant is particularly valued for its toughness, with good tolerance of salt, wind and drought once established. Metrosideros Thomasii performs best in full sun and well-drained soil and responds well to pruning after flowering to maintain its rounded shape. Its combination of evergreen foliage, colourful flowers and topiary form makes it an excellent choice for customers wanting a distinctive, low-maintenance feature plant.
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Mature height
4–6 metres
Mature width
3–5 metres
Spacing
3–5 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Silvery-green foliage with vibrant red brush-like flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer (October to February)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Drought and salt-tolerant once established. Prune lightly to shape if required.
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system; prefers well-drained soil.