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The tree commonly known as the New Zealand Christmas tree is the Pohutukawa (Metrosideros Excelsa).
Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa)
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What is the scientific name of the New Zealand Christmas Tree?
The tree called the 'New Zealand Christmas Tree' is the Pohutakawa. It comes in either Red or Yellow forms; it's taxonomic name is Metrosideros excelsa. The Pohutakawa is a member of the myrtle family.
What do they call a Christmas tree in New Zealand?
An actual Christmas tree is simply called a Christmas tree in New Zealand. However, the pohutukawa tree, which blossoms with brilliant red flowers during the Christmas season, is commonly referr to as the New Zealand Christmas tree.
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 name of the tree often called the 'New Zealand Christmas tree'?
The Pohutukawa, which grows in the North Island, is sometimes called the New Zealand Christmas Tree because it has its many red flowers in summer which means it is usually in flower at Christmas. The Southern Rata in the South Island has similar red flowers at the same time of year.
What does the name Pohutukawa mean?
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.
Does New Zealand Decorate a tree fo Christmas?
Most families do.
What time do pohutakawa flowers flower?
This is a New Zealand tree that blooms from November to January. It gets red flowers and is called the New Zealand Christmas tree.
What rugby country near to Australia calls their Christmas blossoming tree a pohutukawa?
The country is New Zealand. The pohutukawa is not actually a Christmas tree. It is a tree that blossoms at Christmas time
What rugby playing country near to Australia calls their Christmas tree a pohutukawa?
The country would be New Zealand, but the pohutukawa is a native tree, not the nickname for a Christmas tree.
Which rugby playing country near to Australia call's their Christmas tree a pohutukawa?
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.
What is the name for New Zealand Ash tree?
the answer is TITOKI
Why is the Pohutukawa called the NZ Christmas tree?
The NZ christmas tree is known as the Pohutakawa tree metrosideros excelsa, because it flowers around that time of year with its bright red flowers. This symbolises the great summer days ahead in New Zealand.
