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Metrosideros excelsus 'Variegata'
Variegated New Zealand Xmas Tree
Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
Metrosideros excelsus 'Var.' is an evergreen tree or large shrub. Grows to 30 ft. or more. On young plants, leathery leaves are glossy green. Older trees have dark green leaves above, white and woolly beneath. Big clusters of dark red flowers cover branch ends May-July.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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