Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
New Zealand
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Mango
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
pohutukawa
In German
Mango Baum
pohutukawa
In French
Manguier
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
pohutukawa
In Greek
Mango Tree
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Mangueira
pohutukawa
In Polish
Drzewo mango
pohutukawa
In Latin
Mango ligno
pohutukawa
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Metrosideros
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Mango Tree and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Mango Tree and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Mango Tree and Pohutukawa
Care of Mango Tree and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mango Tree 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.