Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Metrosideros

Species:

Metrosideros waialealae

USDA Symbol:

MEWA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to high rainfall areas in Hawaii

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds are very fine and require surface sowing with high humidity. Light is required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI