Metrosideros collina Tahiti. Compact evergreen shrub. Silvery grey new growth which matures to grey green. An excellent tub plant. Care: little pruning necessary, just to shape. Mulch well and water in dry periods. Flowers are glowing orange/scarlet puffs in Spring and Summer. Bird atrracting, prefers well drained soil. Keep plant moist before and after planting. Dig hole 3 times width of container. Set plant with root ball slightly above soil level. Loosen soil in hole. Mulch to a depth of 5 - 7cm. Pot size 140mm.