Metrosideros ‘Spring Fire’

Pohutakawa

Features

• Red/orange flowers in spring and early   summer.
• Lush tropical looking foliage—light green when young, maturing to a darker green.

Uses

• Makes a great wind screen for coastal gardens.
• Attractive nectar filled flowers in spring for native birds.
• Can be grown in containers.

Growing Conditions

• Very coastal and wind hardy.
• Will tolerate light frosts.
• Prefers full sun.
• Will cope with most soil conditions except water-logged and very dry.