Although it\u2019s more commonly found as a shrub in mainland Portugal, Metrosidero is a large evergreen tree with a very interesting colour\u2014greyish green\u2014that can reach up to 20 m in nature, under ideal conditions. It\u2019s extremely resistant to wind, poor soils, and salinity, which is why it\u2019s so popular here. A great choice if you don\u2019t have the time or experience to care for plants, but you have a garden, balcony, or terrace and want plants well adapted to our climate that use little water. But this plant\u2019s versatility doesn\u2019t end there: it makes excellent hedges, as it tolerates frequent pruning, blocks wind\/visibility, and is fantastic for dividing spaces\u2014even in harsh conditions. When you think a plot is too difficult and no plant will adapt, try a Metrosidero. In general, it tolerates all soil types well, including heavier clay soils, stony or saline soils, as well as windy and very hot locations. It also flowers in the summer months, attracting various pollinating insects to the garden. It doesn\u2019t get any better than this!<\/p>\n
Scientific name<\/strong>: Metrosideros excelsa<\/em> CUIDADOS<\/strong> Fun fact<\/strong>: Native to New Zealand, they\u2019re abundant along the coast and are known as \u201cPohutukawa\u201d, which in the indigenous M\u0101ori language means \u201csprinkled by sea spray\u201d. A direct link to its resistance to sea breezes.<\/p>\n WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, and is therefore a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on the stage of its growth cycle, it may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g. different leaf tone, with or without flower\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although it\u2019s more commonly found as a shrub in mainland Portugal, Metrosidero is a large evergreen tree with a very interesting colour\u2014greyish green\u2014that can reach up to 20 m in nature, under ideal conditions. It\u2019s extremely resistant to wind, poor soils, and salinity, which is why it\u2019s so popular here. A great choice if you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":85549,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[744,743],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-86726","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-outdoor-plants","7":"product_cat-plants","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86726"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86726"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Common names<\/strong>: Metrosidero, Fire Tree, Metross\u00eddero
Family<\/strong>: Myrtaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand)
Climate<\/strong>: Temperate
Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plants
Approx. height<\/strong>: 60\u201370cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 22cm<\/p>\n
Light<\/strong>: Full\/direct sun. It doesn\u2019t tolerate shady spots well.
Watering<\/strong>: Regular in the first year, then more spaced out. In a pot, it will need more frequent watering. Watch out for waterlogging and standing water in saucers or decorative pots without drainage holes.
Soil<\/strong>: Tolerant of all soil types.
Pruning<\/strong>: One to two cuts per year. If needed, it also tolerates hard pruning, as it regenerates easily. Regular pruning can compromise flowering.
Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: All parts of this plant are toxic if ingested by dogs, with the seeds being the most toxic.<\/p>\n