Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Metrosideros excelsa
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gray
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Dysentry
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
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
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
METROSIDEROS excelsa
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
pohutukawa
हेज़लनट
In German
pohutukawa
Haselnuss
In French
pohutukawa
aveline
In Spanish
pohutukawa
avellana
In Greek
pohutukawa
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
pohutukawa
avelã
In Polish
pohutukawa
leszczyna
In Latin
pohutukawa
Filbert
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Metrosideros
Corylus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids