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    Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti'

    Also Known As

    • Metrosideros villosus 'Tahiti'
    • Metrosideros
    • New Zealand Christmas Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 5'-5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti' plant details

    Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Metrosideros villosus tahiti is the dwarf variety of the New Zealand Christmas Tree. Scattered orange scarlet powderpuff like flowers in spring and summer with the heaviest blooms during fall and winter. growing 3-4' tall. Likes well drained soil. Can be grown in containers

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti' plant

    How to Grow Metrosideros collina var. villosa 'Tahiti'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

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    Width: 25'-60'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Metrosideros collina 'Springfire' flower, form by J.G. in SF
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