Metrosideros umbellata. 'Gold Beacon'

A small tree which can start out life as an epiphyte. It has dense narrow pointed mid green leaves on erect branches. Masses of small yellow flowers occur in clusters from November to March. This selection was found at Otira Gorge, Arthur’s Pass National Park. It is best in high rainfall areas, lowland to subalpine, mostly South Island. It grows slowly, prefers good soil moisture, and a cooler climate. Prefers not to be shaded out by other plants. Frost hardy.