Metrosideros Tomentosa (New Zealand Christmas Tree)
Metrosideros Tomentosa (New Zealand Christmas Tree)
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Metrosideros Tomentosa (New Zealand Christmas Tree) is a stunning evergreen tree renowned for its vibrant summer display and iconic coastal presence. It features dense, glossy green foliage with a soft silvery underside, creating a lush and attractive canopy year-round. In early summer, the tree bursts into brilliant crimson-red flowers, forming eye-catching clusters that bring colour and life to the landscape while attracting birds and pollinators.
Well suited to coastal and exposed environments, this hardy species thrives in full sun and tolerates wind, salt spray, and a variety of soil conditions once established. Its broad, spreading form makes it ideal as a feature tree, shade provider, or statement planting in larger gardens and open spaces. With its combination of striking flowers, resilient nature, and year-round greenery, Metrosideros Tomentosa (New Zealand Christmas Tree) is a reliable and visually impactful addition to any landscape.

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Mature height
10–20m
Mature width
8–15m
Spacing
6–10m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with silvery underside; bright red flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Early to mid-summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove dead branches
Root System
Strong, spreading root system; suitable for open spaces and coastal planting (not ideal close to structures)