Cuando podar metrosideros?

¿Cuándo podar metrosideros?

Podaremos a finales de febrero o principios de marzo si queremos mantener las plantas en formas redondeadas o cónicas, aunque probablemente perderemos su floración, si lo preferimos podaremos las plantas despues de la floración para poder disfrutar de ella antes de la poda.

¿Cuándo florecen los metrosideros?

Florecen desde finales de otoño a mediados de invierno. Se suelen utilizar en invernaderos y como plantas de interior em salones con buena iluminación, aunque en zonas de clima más cálido (mediterráneo, por ejemplo) se pueden cultivar en el exterior.

What is a pōhutukawa?

Pōhutukawa is New Zealand’s Christmas tree, and holds a prominent place in Maori mythology. Although the fortunes of pōhutukawa and rata have changed for the better, they are still threatened by people and pests. The blazing red flowers of pōhutukawa around Christmas time have earned this tree the title of New Zealand’s Christmas tree.

Where do pohutukawa trees grow in NZ?

Pohutukawa grows in coastal forests on New Zealand’s North Island, where its thick, twisted roots help it to grow on the cliffs. These trees withstand strong southern ocean winds, salt spray and drought, and can live for up to 1000 years.

Why is the pohutukawa endangered?

Despite its importance as a cultural symbol, Pohutukawa populations have declined dramatically – 25 years ago it was thought that up to 90\% of coastal Pohutukawa stands had disappeared. The primary threat to this species is invasive non-native possums.

What is the significance of Matariki and pohutukawa?

They then descend down the aka (root) of this tree and disappear into the underworld. Pohutukawa is the star that connects Matariki to the deceased and is the reason people would cry out the names of the dead and weep when Matariki was seen rising in the early morning.”