Pohutukawa

Scientific name

Metrosideros excelsa

Physical Features

Height - 254m

Width - multi-trunk width with a dome feature

Description - Oblong, dark green leathery leaves. Red flowers come out from November in the summer months.

Location - Pohutukawa can be found around our coastal areas of the North Island in Aotearoa.

Uses

As a dense wood, Māori would use Pohutukawa for tools.

Planting

Best in coastal areas and are generally considered to be hardy.

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