{"product_id":"metrosideros-excelsa","title":"Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetrosideros excelsa – New Zealand Christmas Tree - Pōhutukawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking evergreen tree with handsome grey-green leaves and brilliant crimson, brush-like flowers in summer. Native to the New Zealand coast, Metrosideros excelsa is particularly well suited to mild coastal gardens, where it tolerates wind, salt and dry conditions once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt makes an impressive specimen plant and can also be grown successfully in a large container, where its naturally spreading habit can be kept more compact. Plant in full sun in free-draining soil and shelter from severe frost, especially while young. In colder areas, grow in a pot and protect during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and still relatively unusual plant for adding an exotic, coastal feel to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longcombe Cross","offers":[{"title":"1.5\/2 Litre","offer_id":55666043683192,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2170\/9291\/files\/91792DBF-A7BE-4E7D-9F51-3F5664D0A6A0.jpg?v=1789749055","url":"https:\/\/longcombecross.co.uk\/products\/metrosideros-excelsa","provider":"Longcombe Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}