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Metrosideros (Metrosideros)
Metrosideros are one of the most common plant genera in the Pacific. They include a large number of trees, vines, and shrubs that are often cultivated for their ornamental features, and within their native habitat, they are usually grown as street trees. The majority of metrosideros have distinctive, fuzzy red flowers, though many cultivars were developed to bear yellow or orange flowers. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Metrosideros
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Attributes of Metrosideros
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Metrosideros
Distribution of Metrosideros
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Distribution Map of Metrosideros
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Metrosideros
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Metrosideros is a diverse plant genus popular for vibrant flowers and hardy nature. They require full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, adjusting for rainfall levels. Temperature tolerance varies across species, with some favoring temperate conditions. Common challenges encompass typical pests such as aphids, and diseases like root rot. Metrosideros are generally resilient but can suffer in waterlogged or extremely dry conditions. Seasonal considerations involve larger water quantities in growing seasons (spring, summer), reducing in winter.
How to Water Metrosideros?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Metrosideros?
How to Propagate Metrosideros?
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8 most common species：
Pohutukawa
Another name for pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is an evergreen tree native to New Zealand with showy flowers that look like crimson bottlebrushes. If you take good care of it, this tree will last ten years.
Polynesian metrosideros
Polynesian metrosideros is a Pacific island native flowering plant. The Maori locals call it "spring fire" thanks to the striking red flowers that bloom in spring. Also called the "Lehua of Hawaii," the origin of this name came from the Hawaiian fire goddess, Pele, who, as legend says, turned Lehua into the flower of this tree because of her jealousy.
Climbing rata
Metrosideros fulgens is a climbing vine or liana native to New Zealand. The species is used in gardens worldwide, with various selected cultivars. Metrosideros fulgens is prized for its vibrant orange-red flowers that appear from the summer to winter.
Southern rata
Metrosideros umbellata is a beautiful flowering tree with more than 15 cultivars released. It's the most common tree in the South Island of New Zealand and its nectar is a valuable source for honey production. Metrosideros umbellata is a hardy tree once it's established, but young plants should be protected from frost.
White rata
Able to grow up to 18 m long white rata (Metrosideros perforata) is a climbing vine that is endemic to New Zealand. Its circular leaves are pale green beneath and dark green on top. From fall through spring white rata produces fluffy clusters of white flowers.
Small ratavine
Small ratavine is a forest vine that is only rarely grown ornamentally, but its spreading habit makes it an attractive ground cover that produces white or pink flowers. In the wild this plant climbs on the trees of lowland forests.
Northern rata
Northern rata is a tree endemic to coastal and lowland forests of New Zealand. It is a hemiepiphyte, meaning that the seeds germinate in the canopy of another tree and grow epiphytically before the roots make contact with the ground. Eventually, the host tree is strangled by the growing northern rata. Because of this, the trunk is hollow, composed of hardened interlocking roots.
Climbing rata
Climbing rata is a vine that is commonly found in areas containing limestone. It is slender with light green leaves and white flowers. It resembles a hanging curtain. Hence, this trait makes it unique amongst other vines in New Zealand.
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Pohutukawa
Pohutukawa
Another name for pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is an evergreen tree native to New Zealand with showy flowers that look like crimson bottlebrushes. If you take good care of it, this tree will last ten years.
Polynesian metrosideros
Polynesian metrosideros
Polynesian metrosideros is a Pacific island native flowering plant. The Maori locals call it "spring fire" thanks to the striking red flowers that bloom in spring. Also called the "Lehua of Hawaii," the origin of this name came from the Hawaiian fire goddess, Pele, who, as legend says, turned Lehua into the flower of this tree because of her jealousy.
Climbing rata
Climbing rata
Metrosideros fulgens is a climbing vine or liana native to New Zealand. The species is used in gardens worldwide, with various selected cultivars. Metrosideros fulgens is prized for its vibrant orange-red flowers that appear from the summer to winter.
Southern rata
Southern rata
Metrosideros umbellata is a beautiful flowering tree with more than 15 cultivars released. It's the most common tree in the South Island of New Zealand and its nectar is a valuable source for honey production. Metrosideros umbellata is a hardy tree once it's established, but young plants should be protected from frost.
White rata
White rata
Able to grow up to 18 m long white rata (Metrosideros perforata) is a climbing vine that is endemic to New Zealand. Its circular leaves are pale green beneath and dark green on top. From fall through spring white rata produces fluffy clusters of white flowers.
Small ratavine
Small ratavine
Small ratavine is a forest vine that is only rarely grown ornamentally, but its spreading habit makes it an attractive ground cover that produces white or pink flowers. In the wild this plant climbs on the trees of lowland forests.
Northern rata
Northern rata
Northern rata is a tree endemic to coastal and lowland forests of New Zealand. It is a hemiepiphyte, meaning that the seeds germinate in the canopy of another tree and grow epiphytically before the roots make contact with the ground. Eventually, the host tree is strangled by the growing northern rata. Because of this, the trunk is hollow, composed of hardened interlocking roots.
Climbing rata
Climbing rata
Climbing rata is a vine that is commonly found in areas containing limestone. It is slender with light green leaves and white flowers. It resembles a hanging curtain. Hence, this trait makes it unique amongst other vines in New Zealand.
Parkinson's rata
Parkinson's rata
Parkinson's rata is a striking species adorned with vibrant red, brush-like flowers that attract various pollinators. It features robust, leathery leaves that are well-suited for the windy, coastal climates it often thrives in. These glossy leaves serve as a water-conserving adaptation to its typically rugged environment. Recognizable by its gnarled branches, parkinson's rata exhibits a remarkable resilience, anchoring firmly in rocky soils and contributing to the plant's longevity and distinctive appearance.
Crimson rata
Crimson rata
Crimson rata is a striking, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, carmine-red flowers that blossom in spring. Its leafy, compact growth habit and small, oval-shaped leaves with fine hairs adapts well to windy conditions often found in its native cliffside habitats. The showy flowers attract pollinators, vibrant against its dense, green foliage, making crimson rata a noteworthy addition to gardens.
Kermadecs pohutukawa
Kermadecs pohutukawa
Kermadecs pohutukawa is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the volcanic islands of the Kermadec group. It boasts glossy green leaves and produces a profusion of vibrant red, brush-like flowers, which are attractive to local wildlife. The plant's robust root system allows it to thrive in rocky soils, while its tough foliage helps withstand coastal winds and salt spray, making kermadecs pohutukawa well-adapted to its rugged island habitat.
Metrosideros albiflora
Metrosideros albiflora
Metrosideros albiflora is an evergreen species notable for its robust nature and striking white flowers. Typically found clinging to rocky outcroppings, this hardy plant has glossy, dark green leaves that contrast with its blooms. Its unique ability to thrive in harsh, windswept environments highlights a resilience that makes metrosideros albiflora both a survivor and a natural adornment of its native landscape.
Lehua tree
Lehua tree
Lehua tree is found readily in Hawaii and has many different varieties, as indicated by the 'polymorpha' in its scientific name, meaning "many forms." The wood from these trees is often used in flooring and fences, as it polishes well and is attractive.
Bartlett's rata
Bartlett's rata
Bartlett's rata is a rare, deciduous tree known for its smooth, pale bark and brilliant white flowers. Native to New Zealand's northern reaches, bartlett's rata stands out with its large, heart-shaped leaves, providing a lush green canopy before shedding in winter. The blossoms cluster at branch tips, attracting local pollinators, which ensures the survival of this threatened species amidst its forest home.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Metrosideros
Metrosideros
Metrosideros are one of the most common plant genera in the Pacific. They include a large number of trees, vines, and shrubs that are often cultivated for their ornamental features, and within their native habitat, they are usually grown as street trees. The majority of metrosideros have distinctive, fuzzy red flowers, though many cultivars were developed to bear yellow or orange flowers.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Metrosideros
Feedback
Attributes of Metrosideros
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Metrosideros
Distribution of Metrosideros
Feedback
Distribution Map of Metrosideros
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Metrosideros
Feedback
Metrosideros is a diverse plant genus popular for vibrant flowers and hardy nature. They require full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, adjusting for rainfall levels. Temperature tolerance varies across species, with some favoring temperate conditions. Common challenges encompass typical pests such as aphids, and diseases like root rot. Metrosideros are generally resilient but can suffer in waterlogged or extremely dry conditions. Seasonal considerations involve larger water quantities in growing seasons (spring, summer), reducing in winter.
How to Water Metrosideros?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Metrosideros?
How to Propagate Metrosideros?
How to Plant Metrosideros?
Exploring the Metrosideros Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Pohutukawa
Another name for pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is an evergreen tree native to New Zealand with showy flowers that look like crimson bottlebrushes. If you take good care of it, this tree will last ten years.
Polynesian metrosideros
Polynesian metrosideros is a Pacific island native flowering plant. The Maori locals call it "spring fire" thanks to the striking red flowers that bloom in spring. Also called the "Lehua of Hawaii," the origin of this name came from the Hawaiian fire goddess, Pele, who, as legend says, turned Lehua into the flower of this tree because of her jealousy.
Climbing rata
Metrosideros fulgens is a climbing vine or liana native to New Zealand. The species is used in gardens worldwide, with various selected cultivars. Metrosideros fulgens is prized for its vibrant orange-red flowers that appear from the summer to winter.
Southern rata
Metrosideros umbellata is a beautiful flowering tree with more than 15 cultivars released. It's the most common tree in the South Island of New Zealand and its nectar is a valuable source for honey production. Metrosideros umbellata is a hardy tree once it's established, but young plants should be protected from frost.
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All Species of Metrosideros
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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