Metrosideros umbellata 'Moonlight'
Southern rata
A small tree or shrub that is very slow growing, will take 20 years to reach maturity. It has narrow pointed leaves that are variegated yellow to green. This southern rata is found in high rainfall, lowland to sub-alpine areas. A very slow growing plant allows for an excellent specimen tree. Flowers are bright red but can take some years to appear.
Prefers moist soils and colder environments but full sun.
2.5m x 5m
2L
Southern rata
A small tree or shrub that is very slow growing, will take 20 years to reach maturity. It has narrow pointed leaves that are variegated yellow to green. This southern rata is found in high rainfall, lowland to sub-alpine areas. A very slow growing plant allows for an excellent specimen tree. Flowers are bright red but can take some years to appear.
Prefers moist soils and colder environments but full sun.
2.5m x 5m
2L
Southern rata
A small tree or shrub that is very slow growing, will take 20 years to reach maturity. It has narrow pointed leaves that are variegated yellow to green. This southern rata is found in high rainfall, lowland to sub-alpine areas. A very slow growing plant allows for an excellent specimen tree. Flowers are bright red but can take some years to appear.
Prefers moist soils and colder environments but full sun.
2.5m x 5m
2L
