Metrosideros thomasii (New Zealand Christmas Bush)

Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) tree with red roots hanging down from thick branches, green leaves.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) tree with long red aerial roots hanging from the leafy branches.

Botanical name: Metrosideros sp.

Common name: Metrosideros

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: South Pacific Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Similar plants: Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros)


Image gallery: 15 images
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) plant with green oval leaves and vibrant red brush flower branches.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) plant in a container with woody stems and distinctive red brush flowers.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red aerial roots hanging from tree branches in a dense cluster.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) roots hanging down, creating a thick cascade of long crimson thread-like structures.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) green plant with thick glossy foliage inside a brown container
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) dense green foliage growing within a terracotta colored pot.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) orange red flower close up on branch with thick green leaves.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) orange red flower with thick green leaves on a branch.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower close up with green leaves attached to woody stem.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower cluster with slender filaments alongside thick green oval leaves.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower close up with many thin stamens spreading outward.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower with long thin stamens and dark green oval leaves.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) green leaves with red stems on branches in close up view
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) branches with thick green leaves and visible red stems.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) yellow green leaves on a woody branch close up plant shot
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) with yellow and green variegated leaves attached to a thick brown branch.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) yellow and green variegated leaves on a woody branch close up
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) with striking yellow and green variegated leaves growing on woody branches.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) yellow flower close up with thick green leaves.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) yellow flower with many thin stamens radiating from center.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) brown aerial roots hanging down from plant branches in close up
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) hanging brown aerial roots visible from above with green foliage blurred background
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower close up with green leaves attached to the branch
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower with long thin stamens and green oval foliage underneath it
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower close up with fuzzy buds and deep green leaves
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower cluster with emerging fuzzy buds and dark green leaves
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower on a green plant close up.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) with red flower clusters and thick rounded green foliage.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower close up with green foliage and fuzzy light buds.
Metrosideros sp. (Metrosideros) red flower with thin protruding stamens and thick oval leaves attached.


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