Re: Metrosideros "New Zealand Christmas Tree"

Vavourakis wrote:
> 
> I am also looking for this tree for a friend who has built a new home on
> a high windy slope outside of Athens.  Sources please?
> Thanks again, Karen V.

Karen
While furnishing your friend with a grwn tree would be beyond me, it is
quite often possible to buy  Metrosderos seed from a garden centre here.
It may be a while before I can track some down, but I would be happy to
get some if they would like it. I don't believe it is difficult to
raise.

If this idea appeals, perhaps you could furnish me with an address to
post it to. 

By the way, I presume winter temps where you friend's property is
situated don't fall much below freezing, as while this species will take
a few degrees of frost it really prefers a frost-free climate and if the
winter is too chilly may not grow or flower well. Although mature trees
are more hardy in the young stages it is quite tender and a heavy or
unseasonable frost can easily kill it.

Moira
-- 
Tony & Moira Ryan,
Wainuiomata, North Island, NZ.     Pictures of our garden at:-
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/cherie1/Garden/TonyandMoira/index.htm
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