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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Metrosideros excelsa
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Metrosideros excelsa
Metrosideros excelsa growing on the coast at Plimmerton north of Wellington

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