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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 robusta
Height: 10m;  Spread: 5m
Northern Rata (Tree)
Slow growing, erect tree although in the wild it starts as an epiphyte growing on other trees. Red flowers in summer.
» For a landscaping perspective on Metrosideros robusta, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
M. robusta in flower showing previous seasons seed capsules.
Northern Rata in Flower in Christchurch in Dec
Northen rata in full flower, Wainuiomata water catchment
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