This large tropical shrub has a short trunk with spreading semi-pendant branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has glossy dark green leaves and the small pink saucer-shaped flowers appear singulary in the leaf axils during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Uromyrtus metrosiderosis naturally found in Australia growing in a restricted region of north Queensland on the higher mountains from Mt Finnigan to the Bellenden Ker Range at an altitude from 1,150 m - 1,550 m (3,772- 5,085 ft).

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic and grows in a sunny to semi-shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.

Mountain Malletwood is grown for its weeping habit and its foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens along protected borders for screening or used in a rainforest setting. It is also planted in courtyards or when young it is grown in tubs and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 3-4 years. ID 3758

Uromyrtus (YOO-roh-MER-tus) metrosideros(met-roh-SID-er-oss)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family