Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’ – Mistral Pōhutukawa

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’ is a compact New Zealand native evergreen Pōhutukawa with dense tidy growth, rounded form, and vivid red summer flowers. Year-round leathery foliage provides structure, while flowers add colour and attract birds. The resilience and manageable size of the Mistral Pōhutukawa make it a perfect tree for coastal and feature plantings.

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’ growing conditions in NZ

Mistral Pōhutukawa performs well in full sun and adapts to a wide range of New Zealand conditions, including wind, coastal exposure, and dry periods once established. Its compact size makes it well-suited to smaller gardens, streetscapes, coastal planting, and public landscapes wherever an evergreen structure is needed. Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’ also works well as a feature tree, informal screen, or avenue planting option in tighter spaces.

Metrosideros excelsa ‘Mistral’ size, spacing, and growth rate

Mistral Pōhutukawa typically reaches around 4m tall and 3 to 4m wide within 10 years, forming a dense, rounded canopy with a moderate growth rate. Allow spacing of 3 to 4m where planting is an avenue or informal screen, or more where its natural shape is to be showcased. Plant clear of structures where a full canopy spread is desired, while taking advantage of its more compact habit compared with larger Pōhutukawa selections