Metrosideros ‘Umbellata’

Southern Rata

Features

• Nectar producing, bright red flowers, appear in late spring to summer.
• Has attractive dark green foliage which is narrow and pointed at the tip.
• Slow growing tree with a rounded top.

Uses

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

Growing Conditions

• Prefers average soils, but will grow  in swampy to dry conditions.
• Frost hardy and grow as far south as Stewart Island
• Grows in full sun or light shade.