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Metrosideros umbellatus
Southern rata
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Latin Name: Metrosideros umbellatus
Synonyms: M. lucidus. Rich.
Common Name: Southern rata
Family: Myrtaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Cav.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Lowland to montane, occasionally sub-alpine forests and shrubland, southwards from latitude 36°s, North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[44].
Mature Height: 15
Habit: Tree
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- For optimal results it is preferable to plant in a well drained soil.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety can be a little temperamental.
- This variety prefers a position within full sun.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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