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The name Pohutukawa comes from the Maori language in New Zealand and refers to a native tree that is known for its vibrant red flowers. It is also sometimes called the New Zealand Christmas tree because it blooms during the summer holiday season.
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What is the pohutukawa's Maori name?
Pohutukawa is the New Zealand Christmas tree's Maori name. Its scientific name is Metrosideros excelsa.
What is the pohutukawa's common name?
Pohutukawa is the common name. Occasionally it is referred to as a Christmas Tree because of its flowering season, but that is not a widespread use.
Why are pohutukawa rare?
pohutukawa trees are rare because they are NOT!
What is the name of the New Zealand Christmas tree?
The tree commonly known as the New Zealand Christmas tree is the Pohutukawa (Metrosideros Excelsa).Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa)
Scientific name for the pohutukawa tree?
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What type of tree is the pohutukawa tree?
It has red flowers that mainly consists of stamens and it actually has petals but they are quite small. The leaves are green and are waxy. the pohutukawa's scientific name is metrosideros excelsa.
Can you cut down pohutukawa trees?
Can i cut down a pohutukawa tree in Pukekohe
How do you spell pohutukawa?
That is the correct spelling of "pohutukawa" (Metrosideros excelsa, "New Zealand Christmas tree").
Is a pohutukawa tree subtropical?
The pohutukawa tree grows best in either subtropical or warm temperate climates.
What is the color of the pohutukawa?
Crimson
Why did maori collect the nectar from pohutukawa?
Maori collected the nectar from Pohutukawa to use for food and as a medicine for sore throats.
Nz flowering tree r?
Pohutukawa is one of them but I don't know what the other one is. There is a tree that has similar flowers to the pohutukawa but is smaller. HI ANY ONE DO YOU WHAT THE OTHER ONE IS.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
