Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
New Zealand
Europe
Types
Metrosideros excelsa
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
pohutukawa
चुकंदर
In German
pohutukawa
Rübe
In French
pohutukawa
betterave
In Spanish
pohutukawa
remolacha
In Greek
pohutukawa
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
beterraba
In Polish
pohutukawa
buraczany
In Latin
pohutukawa
cui pendens sicula beta
Family
Myrtaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Beet
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Beet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Beet Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Beet are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Beet
Care of Pohutukawa and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.