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Metrosideros, Variegated New Zealand Christmas Tree 'Variegata'

Metrosiderosexcelsa

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Metrosideros excelsa by RosinaBloom
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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Metrosideros (met-roh-SID-er-oss)
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Species
excelsa (ek-SEL-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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