Metrosiderous kermadensis Variegartum - Variegartum pōhutukawa
This is a distinctive cultivar of the Kermadec pōhutukawa, valued for its green leaves edged with creamy white variegation, which provide year-round ornamental interest. It produces the same characteristic bright red brush-like flowers as the species, typically in summer, attracting birds and pollinators.
It is generally fast-growing, hardy, and tolerant of coastal conditions, including wind and salt spray, making it suitable for hedging, screening, or feature planting in coastal and urban landscapes.
Metrosiderous kermadensis Variegartum
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Botanical Name Metrosiderous kermadensis Variegartum Common Name Variegartum pōhutukawa
Family Myrtaceae Type Evergreen coastal Tree Origin New Zealand Mature Height 4-8m Mature Spread 3-4m Sun Requirements Full sun Soil well-drained soil Flowering Crimson red bottlebrush like flowers Wind Tolerance Good — well adapted to coastal environments
Frost Tolerance tolerates light frost (young plants are more sensitive)
Drought Tolerance Moderate — copes with short dry periods but performs best in consistently moist Growth Rate moderate growth rate Maintenance low Conservation Status Not Threatened
