New Zealand Christmas tree

How to Grow and Care for New Zealand Christmas tree

New Zealand Christmas tree · Metrosideros excelsa
Also known as: New Zealand fire tree; pohutukawa

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly at other times. Plants become borderline hardy once the stems become woody at around 5 years

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing New Zealand Christmas tree

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly at other times. Plants become borderline hardy once the stems become woody at around 5 years

How to Water New Zealand Christmas tree?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for New Zealand Christmas tree?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for New Zealand Christmas tree?

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What Soil Is Best for New Zealand Christmas tree?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for New Zealand Christmas tree?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize New Zealand Christmas tree?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune New Zealand Christmas tree?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate New Zealand Christmas tree?

Propagate by sowing seed in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer

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How to Transplant New Zealand Christmas tree?

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How to Care for New Zealand Christmas tree in Winter?

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How to Plant New Zealand Christmas tree?

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly at other times. Plants become borderline hardy once the stems become woody at around 5 years

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How to Repot New Zealand Christmas tree?

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How to Harvest New Zealand Christmas tree?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

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The Toxicity of New Zealand Christmas tree

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Attributes of New Zealand Christmas tree

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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OriginNew Zealand (North Island)

Scientific Classification

Species
Metrosideros excelsa
Genus
Metrosideros
Family
Myrtaceae
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