The invasive range for Metrosideros exelsa is Japan, Spain, England, Ireland and South Africa. I am interested in environmental and socio-economic impacts in its invasive / introduced range.
Metrosideros exelsa (New Zealand Christmas tree) is a coastal evergreen tree which produces a brilliant display of red (or occasionally orange, yellow or white flowers made up of a mass of stamens. Renowned for its vibrant colour and its ability to survive even perched on rocky, precarious cliffs, they are located in New Zealand .The grows up to 25 metres (82 ft) high, with a spreading, dome-like form.