Metrosideros
Metrosideros · also Lehua, ʻōhiʻa lehua, New Zealand Christmas tree
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Metrosideros is a genus of trees, shrubs, and vines predominantly found in the Pacific region, known for their dense, iron-like heartwood. Many species feature striking, brush-like flowers that attract birds and insects. They are often low-maintenance, resilient to drought, and tolerant of coastal conditions, making them suitable for urban landscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,2670.09%——
- 410.03%18 yr12 in
- 20.00%—4.5 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 12–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 10–35 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Tolerates
- coastal, salt
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 12 in, mean 11 in, 90th percentile 12 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
- Cook Islands tropical moist forests
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- New Zealand North Island temperate forests
- New Zealand South Island temperate forests
Other Metrosideros in the catalogue
4 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
