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Thomas's Pohutukawa - Metrosideros thomasii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Thomas's Pohutukawa Metrosideros thomasii
One of New Zealand's most striking flowering trees, Thomas's Pohutukawa delivers a dense, sculptural canopy and vivid crimson blooms that command attention in any prestige landscape. Advanced specimens establish quickly and provide immediate structure, colour, and coastal resilience from day one.
Why Thomas's Pohutukawa
Flowering Display: Intense crimson-red blooms in summer create a bold, seasonal statement across the full canopy.
Coastal Hardiness: Exceptional tolerance of salt-laden winds, sandy soils, and exposed coastal conditions makes this a premier choice for waterfront properties.
Canopy Form: Broad, spreading habit with dense, dark foliage delivers year-round structure and deep shade.
Longevity: A long-lived specimen that becomes a defining feature of a property over decades.
Low Maintenance: Once established, demands minimal intervention, suited to professional landscapes where ongoing upkeep must be contained.
Ideal Applications
Coastal Estates: A natural fit for beachfront and clifftop properties where exposure and salt tolerance are non-negotiable.
Feature Specimen Planting: Positioned as a stand-alone focal point in open lawns or arrival courts for immediate visual impact.
Streetscape & Boulevard Planting: Provides canopy continuity and dramatic seasonal colour in high-profile civic and residential streetscapes.
Resort & Hospitality Landscapes: The flowering display and robust form suit luxury resort projects seeking a distinctive, place-making tree.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to moderately moist soils; tolerates coastal conditions and light clay; prefers good drainage but adapts to a range of soil types
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first two summers to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–15m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: New Zealand (endemic to the Coromandel Peninsula region)
Flower Colour: Red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
