Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
pohutukawa
Laburnum
In German
pohutukawa
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
pohutukawa
Laburnum
In Spanish
pohutukawa
Laburnum
In Greek
pohutukawa
Laburnum
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
Laburnum
In Polish
pohutukawa
Złotokap
In Latin
pohutukawa
Laburnum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Laburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Properties of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree? We provide you with everything About Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree. Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns and Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pohutukawa does not have fragrant flowers. Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Pohutukawa and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.