Metrosideros excelsa Vibrance is a compact, upright cultivar of the New Zealand pōhutukawa, selected for its dense habit and brilliant floral display. It produces large, vibrant red flowers from early to mid-summer, attracting nectar-feeding birds and pollinators. The foliage is a striking green with silvery-grey undersides, creating a shimmering effect in sunlight. Vibrance is an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or as a specimen in smaller gardens. A superb option for suburban and coastal landscapes, as well as an attractive and hardy street tree.
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tough and versatile, it thrives in coastal and windy conditions, tolerates salt and dryness, and requires little maintenance once established.
Size: Height 4-5m x width 3m
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tough and versatile, it thrives in coastal and windy conditions, tolerates salt and dryness, and requires little maintenance once established.
Size: Height 4-5m x width 3m