Myrtaceae FAMILY

Metrosideros robusta

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Metrosideros robusta is an evergreen tree that can grow up to30 metres tall with a trunk up to 300cm in diameter[ 1190 Title New Zealand Native Tree Species Information Publication National Association of Woodworkers NZ Inc. Author Website http://www.naw.org.nz/resources/tree_types.html Publisher National Association of Woodworkers NZ Inc. Year 0 ISBN Description A series of information sheets (15 as of May 2017) in PDF format, giving information on some of the more important native timber trees of New Zealand, ] The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is often grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its floral display.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand - south to latitude 42° 30' south, North and South Islands

HabitatCoastal to lower montane forest[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ]. Often found as an epiphyte, sending its roots down through the moss surrounding its host[ 166 Title The Milder Garden. Publication Author Taylor. J. Publisher Dent Year 1990 ISBN Description A good book on plants that you didn't know could be grown outdoors in Britain. ].