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Metrosideros, Variegated Pohutukawa 'Golden Dawn'

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
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
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

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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