🌺 The complete guide to caring for Metrosiderus braziliensis – strength, color and durability in one garden
Metrosiderus barbilai is an evergreen shrub/tree, with spectacular red blooms and resistance to almost any challenge – strong sun, winds, sandy soil, and even salinity.
It is perfect for private gardens, public landscaping, beachfront, or anyone who wants an impressive plant that is easy to grow 🌱
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☀️ Light and irrigation conditions – the basis of success
🔆 Light:
Barzilai loves full sun ! The more sun it receives, the richer the blooms will be, and the denser and more symmetrical the growth.
💧 Irrigation according to the seasons:
| season | Watering frequency |
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| Spring–Summer (First Year) | Twice a week |
| After establishment | Only once every 10–14 days |
| winter | Usually not necessary – depends on rainfall |
🧪 The soil should be well-drained – the Brazilian does not like waterlogging.
✂️ Pruning, care and fertilization
✂️ Pruning:
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It is recommended to prune lightly after flowering – to encourage branching and re-flowering.
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You can also shape it as a small tree or keep it as a dense shrub – depending on the desired style.
🌿 Fertilization:
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Not required, but adding fertilizer in spring will encourage abundant flowering.
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A slow-release fertilizer or liquid fertilizer for flowering trees will do an excellent job.
🪴 Ideal location in the garden:
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Mediterranean gardens, coastlines
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Rockeries, entrances to houses
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Live fences with presence
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Can also be grown in a large pot (in the early stages)
💸 Brazilian Metrosideros – Prices by size
| size | Price range |
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| 30–50 cm | 40–70 ₪ |
| 60–100 cm | 80–130 ₪ |
| 1.5 meters and above | 150–250 ₪ |
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👉 To purchase Barzilai Metrosideros on the website
❓ Frequently asked questions about Brazilian Metrosideros
Does it shed its leaves in winter?
No. It is an evergreen plant – it maintains its leaves and appearance all year round.
Can I plant it in a pot?
Yes – especially when it is young. A large, well-drained pot should be used.
Suitable for first line to the sea?
Absolutely! It is resistant to saltwater and strong winds – perfect for coastal gardens.
Should we support him?
In the early stages – yes, until it is well established. After that, it stands independently.
💡 Did you know?
The Brazilian Metrosiderus is known in New Zealand as Pōhutukawa , and is considered a symbolic tree and part of the local cultural identity.
The Maori people used its leaves and flowers for folk medicine, and it is still used today to restore washed-out coastal areas thanks to its strong roots!
🌿 Tip from professionals
If you plant a Brazilian rose in a place with full sun and provide light pruning after flowering, you will get a dense, round shrub/tree that blooms in rich red , year after year.
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