ID this red flowering shrub

Ekka · 19th September 2007, 12:03 AM

Here's a hardy battler.

This shrub is around 7 years old, never been pruned or watered.

Looks great in flower, nice form, might be a good one to see more often. I cant put a name to it, not a calliandra.

Sean Freeman · 19th September 2007, 03:21 AM

Looks like Metrosideros sp to me the common one is Metrosideros excelsus NewZealand Xmas bush

Ekka · 19th September 2007, 06:46 AM

Maybe, but the leaves seem different, glossy green with really pronounced drip tip. Metrosideros are more leathery and grayish/silvery.

treestyle · 20th September 2007, 04:05 AM

ahhh, i've notice the same thing in the last couply days.......not sure what it is.

treefeller · 20th September 2007, 08:59 AM

Is it not a Coral Gum

Ekka · 20th September 2007, 01:27 PM

No, definately not a coral gum.

I think it is in the metrosideros family, must be many like eucs.

rangitata · 20th September 2007, 01:52 PM

I would say a "Pohutokawa" or from the Metrosideros family.

The Kiwi members should be able to help.

Mike

Ekka · 20th September 2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangitata

I would say a "Pohutokawa"

Hey, no swearing mate!

jungles · 20th September 2007, 10:53 PM

Pretty sure I have that home.
Definetly a Metrosideros, I think the species name is viti? Fiji fire is the common name

treehugga · 23rd July 2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jungles

Pretty sure I have that home.
Definetly a Metrosideros, I think the species name is viti? Fiji fire is the common name

its found along aotearoa, nz, seaside towns .1 of the oldest species of pohutakawa trees is found in my home town of napier,on the east coast north island,approx one of the largest in nz,at 250plus years old, my kaumatuas =elders yous to say when the pohutakawa flowers are in bloom then it is diving time kaimoana=seafood is fat and ready for the pickin. we the maori people look at this tree as a sign of good harvest.hope this helps .

Sylvatica · 25th July 2008, 09:25 AM

Well i have little knowledge of Australian shrubs but it looks like a Bottle Brush,Callistemon.

Galbee · 25th July 2008, 10:56 AM

I would agree with sylvatica. but then im not a native aussie
looks just like a Callistemon Citrinius 'Splendens' thats the Northern hemisphere genus name. ive planted a few for customers in the past a hardy little plant loves full sun, do the leaves smell slightly of lemon if so i would have said it was.

phill ellison · 25th July 2008, 11:07 AM

I think it could be a New Zealand southern rata, they look the native Pohutokawa but the pohut. flower is a redish colour as the rata flower is a orange colour like the one in the photos

Galbee · 25th July 2008, 11:16 AM

yes i thought so to at first but the flowers seem too long for the Rata (metrosideros) hence the callistemon idea.

Bernard Keays · 25th July 2008, 06:05 PM

I agree with Jungles. It looks like Metrosideros vitiensis 'Fiji Fire'.

Hili · 25th July 2008, 08:27 PM

I agree with Phill, i also think it is a Southern rata (Metrosideros umbellata)

phill ellison · 25th July 2008, 10:48 PM

this is the only photo ive got but it to far and a adult one.

19th September 2007, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
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19th September 2007, 06:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,949	Re: ID this red flowering shrub Maybe, but the leaves seem different, glossy green with really pronounced drip tip. Metrosideros are more leathery and grayish/silvery. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 123	Re: ID this red flowering shrub ahhh, i've notice the same thing in the last couply days.......not sure what it is.

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20th September 2007, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,949	Re: ID this red flowering shrub No, definately not a coral gum. I think it is in the metrosideros family, must be many like eucs. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th September 2007, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
rangitata Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 58	Re: ID this red flowering shrub I would say a "Pohutokawa" or from the Metrosideros family. The Kiwi members should be able to help. Mike

20th September 2007, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
jungles Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kallangur Posts: 6	Re: ID this red flowering shrub Pretty sure I have that home. Definetly a Metrosideros, I think the species name is viti? Fiji fire is the common name

25th July 2008, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 58	Re: ID this red flowering shrub Well i have little knowledge of Australian shrubs but it looks like a Bottle Brush,Callistemon. __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://darlotrees.blogspot.com/

25th July 2008, 10:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 324	Re: ID this red flowering shrub I would agree with sylvatica. but then im not a native aussie looks just like a Callistemon Citrinius 'Splendens' thats the Northern hemisphere genus name. ive planted a few for customers in the past a hardy little plant loves full sun, do the leaves smell slightly of lemon if so i would have said it was.

25th July 2008, 11:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
phill ellison Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 192	Re: ID this red flowering shrub I think it could be a New Zealand southern rata, they look the native Pohutokawa but the pohut. flower is a redish colour as the rata flower is a orange colour like the one in the photos

25th July 2008, 11:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 324	Re: ID this red flowering shrub yes i thought so to at first but the flowers seem too long for the Rata (metrosideros) hence the callistemon idea.

25th July 2008, 06:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bernard Keays Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasshouse Posts: 70	Re: ID this red flowering shrub I agree with Jungles. It looks like Metrosideros vitiensis 'Fiji Fire'. __________________ Bernie

25th July 2008, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hili Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 51	Re: ID this red flowering shrub I agree with Phill, i also think it is a Southern rata (Metrosideros umbellata)