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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Metrosideros excelsa Mistral
Height: 10m;  Spread: 4m
Pohutukawa x N.Rata (Tree)
A natural hybrid between M.excelsa and M.robusta. Dark red flowers in summer.
» Click here for our Metrosideros excelsa Mistral published in the Titirangi Tatler, August 2011...
» For a landscaping perspective on Metrosideros excelsa Mistral, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Mistral Foliage.