New Zealand Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Excelsa) | 100+ seeds

Please find for sale 100+ pretty rare seeds for  Metrosideros Excelsabetter better known as New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa or Iron Tree. This iconic and stunning New Zealand shrub/tree is unfortunately increasingly rare in its home country due to human encroachment on the coastal areas where it thrives and also due to being eaten by possums.

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They are shrubs/trees that  can reach 50 feet in height, but typically in gardens they are no bigger than 6-8 feet  - around the size of a Rhodadendron.

As they are not tolerant of cold in the first few years of life (below 5c), in the UK they are best grown as greenhouse or conservatory plants. In milder climates, they look stunning trained up a south facing fall.

Germination Guide

• Prepare a seed tray of well draining compost mix
• Ensure moist but not wet
• Sprinkle seeds over solid surface and gently press to ensure good contact
• Keep in a light and warm place at circa 20-25c
• Seedlings should appear after 21-40 days
• Keep moist - best to place seed tray inside a waterproof container and water from the bottom
• Pot on as required
• Ensure not exposed to cold temperatures, at least until they are 4 years old when the stems turn more "woody" and become more hardy.