Metrosideros excelsa ‘Variegata’

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Variegata’ photographed at Ellersley Racecourse, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Variegata’ is an evergreen tree with creamy-yellow edged leaves. The flowers are red. Not commonly grown, even in New Zealand. Probably best grown in a conservatory in the UK.

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Variegata’ is the variegated form of the New Zealand Christmas tree, or pohutukawa (its Maori name).

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