{"product_id":"metrosideros-excelsa-maori-princess","title":"Metrosideros excelsa 'Māori Princess'","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMetrosideros excelsa 'Māori Princess'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact evergreen New Zealand native tree with attractive glossy green foliage and a naturally tidy, bushy growth habit. In late spring and summer, it produces masses of vibrant pink-red brush-like flowers, which are rich in nectar and highly attractive to tūī, bellbirds, and other nectar-feeding birds. A smaller-growing form of pōhutukawa, it is ideal for gardens where space is limited while still providing the iconic flowering display and coastal character of this much-loved native tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3–5 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2–4 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun. Performs best in a warm, open position with good airflow. Tolerates coastal exposure, wind, and salt spray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers well-drained soil and adapts to sandy, coastal, and poorer soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging, particularly in heavy clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFeature tree for smaller gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCoastal and native gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eScreening and shelter planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLarge containers when young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eStreet and urban planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWater regularly while establishing; once established it is drought tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eApply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePrune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage a dense, compact habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProtect young plants from severe frost; established plants tolerate light frosts in suitable locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eHardy and well suited to coastal and warmer New Zealand gardens, including Auckland conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWe have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weka Nursuries Ltd","offers":[{"title":"18L","offer_id":53750014771516,"sku":null,"price":84.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/6414\/8796\/files\/MetrosiderosexcelsaMaoriPrincess18L.jpg?v=1784698986","url":"https:\/\/wekanurseries.co.nz\/products\/metrosideros-excelsa-maori-princess","provider":"Weka Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}