{"product_id":"metrosideros-excelsa-from-red-flowered-parent","title":"Metrosideros excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros excelsa \u003c\/em\u003ealso known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree is one of the most iconic plants native to New Zealand!  It has powderpuff looking flowers composed of hundreds of stamens in each cluster of flowers.  Trees are evergreen and fast growing and typically 30' or so tall (but there are MUCH bigger ones there!).  They bloom in late December (summer in the southern hemisphere) hence that name NZ Christmas Tree.  Not sure why we are growing these since we don't have the climate for them.  Guess we will keep one in a big pot in one of the greenhouses and hope to see it bloom some day.  I've only been in New Zealand 1 time when it was near blooming season and only saw a few stray trees here and there starting to bloom - but can only image the staggering beauty when they are in full bloom!!!  I think thse would be fine in southern coastal california and not sure about the gulf coast.  I think heat and humidity would not be kind to them - but I just don't know.  Only have a few for the adventurous gardens.  Worth a shot in a large container that isn't allowed to freeze.  PIctured is an ENORMOUS Metrosideros In Ragland, New Zealand.  Hate I didn't get to stay long enough to see it in full bloom..  Another trip I guess!  Anyone want to go with me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHARDINESS: 9-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEXPOSURE: sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE:   30'+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE: 1\/2 gallon container.   12-18\" plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44414099980366,"sku":"2:8:12W:12","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/files\/IMG_1542.jpg?v=1790553563","url":"https:\/\/www.garden-treasures.com\/products\/metrosideros-excelsa-from-red-flowered-parent","provider":"Garden Treasures Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}