The Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is a native New Zealand tree that grows naturally in coastal regions of the northern half of the North Island. It has brilliant crimson coloured flowers and blooms between November and January, peaking in late December and for this reason is often called New Zealand's Christmas tree.
pohutukawa trees are rare because they are NOT!
The color of the pohutukawa flower is typically a vivid red.
Can i cut down a pohutukawa tree in Pukekohe
That is the correct spelling of "pohutukawa" (Metrosideros excelsa, "New Zealand Christmas tree").
The pohutukawa tree grows best in either subtropical or warm temperate climates.
Maori collected the nectar from Pohutukawa to use for food and as a medicine for sore throats.
Pohutukawa is the New Zealand Christmas tree's Maori name. Its scientific name is Metrosideros excelsa.
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.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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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.
New Zealand is the rugby playing country that is near Australia and refers to the Christmas tree as a Pohutukawa. Families in New Zealand place their gifts and candy around the Pohutukawa.
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