Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
New Zealand
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Rosa canina
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Dog Rose
In Hindi
pohutukawa
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
pohutukawa
Heckenrose
In French
pohutukawa
Dog Rose
In Spanish
pohutukawa
Perro se levantó
In Greek
pohutukawa
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
Dog Rose
In Polish
pohutukawa
Dzika róża
In Latin
pohutukawa
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Dog Rose
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Pohutukawa and Dog Rose Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Dog Rose are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Dog Rose
Care of Pohutukawa and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.