{"product_id":"mumb-7-5","title":"5x Southern Rata - $5.99 each","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"647j0a\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eMetrosideros umbellata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Rātā, Rātā\u003cbr data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"137\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2zgian\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eMetrosideros umbellata, commonly known as Southern Rātā, is a majestic native tree celebrated for its brilliant crimson summer flowers and glossy evergreen foliage. Found naturally throughout the South Island, especially in cooler, high-rainfall regions, it brings a classic “NZ bush” feel to gardens and landscapes while providing valuable habitat for native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"37mg0c\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, leathery, glossy dark green leaves with a tidy, dense appearance\u003cbr data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of vivid red brush-like flowers in summer; highly attractive to tūī, bellbirds, and pollinators\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, eventually forming a broad, rounded canopy; can start as a shrub before developing into a tree\u003cbr data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Important native species supporting birdlife; iconic component of southern forests\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9ns78j\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1104\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1112\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1142\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e10–15m (can be smaller in exposed sites)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1196\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e5–10m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1213\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eUpright tree with spreading canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ctn7xw\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1307\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1317\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1350\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1388\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eModerate to high; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1445\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eFree-draining but moisture-retentive soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1503\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eSlightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1552\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eModerate–high; tolerates cool climates well\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1quh3p3\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdm3eu\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eFeature tree for larger gardens and lifestyle blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14vbiqt\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eExcellent for revegetation and native restoration planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gkmjat\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eSuitable for coastal and high rainfall environments\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qn0uje\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eCan be used in shelterbelts in milder sites\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1s77dqq\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; shape when young if required\u003cbr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep well-watered during establishment\u003cbr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally not required in good soils\u003cbr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy; watch for pōhutukawa psyllid in some areas\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y1z01n\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eAdditional Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003ePrefers cooler climates and performs especially well in southern regions like Southland and the West Coast. Shelter from harsh, drying winds when young for best establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w4vk95\" data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eUnlike the northern pōhutukawa, Southern Rātā often begins life as an epiphyte high in the forest canopy before sending roots down to the ground and eventually becoming a massive standalone tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18xh07x\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003eWhy Choose Metrosideros umbellata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eFor a true native statement tree with seasonal impact, ecological value, and strong ties to New Zealand’s natural landscapes, Southern Rātā is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2873\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metrosideros umbellata","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43685190565954,"sku":"MUMB-7-5","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Metrosideros_Umbellata_00_R5WMCY3YM7WA_5c5bce2d-a3cc-4cf5-9ee0-41ad99560b82.JPG?v=1777402109","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/mumb-7-5","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}