Metrosideros villosa ‘Tahiti’
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Tahiti New Zealand Christmas Bush
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3' x 3' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Hedge, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Compact |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 16, 17, 23, 24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Slow-growing evergreen shrub to 3’ tall and wide. This unique, compact-growing dwarf variety features dense, undulating, grayish-green foliage contrasted with a dramatic display of showy, frilly red flowers that appear at the tips of its branches in spring, with sporadic bloom throughout the year in mild climates. A favorite for butterflies, birds and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by small grayish-colored seed capsules that can be pruned away to encourage re-blooming. This low-maintenance New Zealand native takes well to pruning and is well-suited as an accent, border, low-growing hedge or colorful container specimen. While capable of sustaining through periods of drought once fully established, this attractive variety thrives with moderate watering in a fast-draining soil, and prefers a partial to full sun exposure. Best flowering occurs in a full sun exposure. Tolerates coastal climates.
USDA Zone: 9-11
