Metrosideros ‘Robusta’

Northern Rata

Features

• Nectar producing, crimson coloured flowers, appear in December.
• New shoots have attractive red stems.
• Tree has an upright form and is quite vigorous.

 Uses

• Nectar producing flowers.
• Stunning specimen tree in large sized  garden or park.

Growing Conditions

• Prefers average soils, but will grow in swampy to dryish conditions.
• Moderately frost hardy to around grass frost of – 5 to -6C
• Grows in full sun or light shade.