Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’

Pohutakawa x Northern Rata

Features

• Dark green foliage with crimson flowers in summer.
• Attractive red stems on new growth.
• An upright form.
• Is slightly more frost tolerant than straight pohutakawa.

Uses

• As a specimen tree in the lawn.
• Suitable for wind and visual screening.
• Size and shape of tree makes it a good choice for street and avenue plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Very coastal and wind hardy.
• Tolerates mild frosts.
• Grows in dry to moist soil conditions.
• Full sun to part shade.