Northern rata
Common Name: Northern rata
Genus: Metrosideros
Species: robusta
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 2500cm
Spread: 1200cm
Time to plant: September to October
A New Zealand tree, it can reach 25m (82ft) but is very slow-growing and takes at least a decade to achieve its peak flowering performance. Its two big attractions are the vivid red summer flowers, and the leaves which are at their best when being flung about in a wind, mixing the dark green on the top side and the paler colour below. Give it a warm, sunny, sheltered site.
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