Metrosideros Species

Metrosiderospolymorpha var. lutea

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Metrosideros (met-roh-SID-er-oss)
Synonym
Metrosideros polymorpha
Metrosideros polymorpha var. glaberrima
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hawaii National Park, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Keaau, HI | March 2009 | positive

Plants grow easily from seed and grow well in wet acidic soil. They usually have red flowers, but are sometimes yellow or orange.
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