Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
New Zealand
Types
11
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
Swamps
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In German
Kohl
pohutukawa
In French
chou
pohutukawa
In Spanish
repollo
pohutukawa
In Greek
λάχανο
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
repolho
pohutukawa
In Polish
kapusta
pohutukawa
In Latin
brassica
pohutukawa
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cabbage and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Cabbage and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Cabbage and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Cabbage and Pohutukawa
Care of Cabbage and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.