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METROSIDEROS EXCELSA LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTHOUSE POHUTUKAWA In New Zealand

METROSIDEROS EXCELSA LIGHTHOUSE - LIGHTHOUSE POHUTUKAWA

A selection of Metrosideros excelsa from Rangitoto Island in Auckland, Lighthouse has a more upright and tighter form than normal Pohutakawa. It has the same dark, rich, green, oval-shaped leaves, crimson red flowers and rough dark brown bark. Red aerial roots may develop on the lower portion of the trunk over time. With all the typical features of a normal Pohutakawa tree, Lighthouse is better suited to where a smaller growing is required. Hardy to coastal conditions.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Hedging and screening
Smaller and medium sized gardens
NZ native theme
 
Beyond the norm
Another great Pohutakawa for hedging or clipping. 
 
Clipped height
1.8m
 
15 year height
4-5m
 
Mature height
6-8m
 
Soil conditions
Sandy, moist free draining, generally hardy to most soil types
 
Wind
Hardy
 
Frost
Frost tender as juvenile plant
 
Light
Full sun
 
Tree Shape
Open, tall, upright
 
Seasonal
Evergreen
 
Flower
Red flower at Christmas time
 
Origin
NZ (Rangitoto Island, Auckland)
 
Available grades (subject to demand)
45lt, 160lt, 400ft

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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