Origin
New Zealand
Europe
Types
Metrosideros excelsa
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
pohutukawa
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
pohutukawa
Sellerie Kohl
In French
pohutukawa
céleri chou
In Spanish
pohutukawa
apio col
In Greek
pohutukawa
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
aipo couve
In Polish
pohutukawa
seler Kapusta
In Latin
pohutukawa
Brassica apium
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage
Care of Pohutukawa and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.