Renowned for its vibrant colour and its ability to survive even perched on rocky, precarious cliffs, it has found an important place in New Zealand culture for its strength and beauty, and is …

Possibly the most famous pōhutukawa in Maori legend is a small, wind-beaten tree clinging to the cliff face near Cape Reinga. The 800-year-old tree is reputed to guard the entrance to a …

Feb 9, 2023 · The New Zealand Christmas tree/pohutukawa is an attractive hedge or specimen tree for mild climates, with its glossy, leathery leaves, crimson blossoms, and interesting aerial …

2 days ago · ARTICLES Pōhutukawa, New Zealand’s Crimson Flowered Christmas Tree From November through January, the tree turns red, reaching its full glory in mid to late December, …

Oct 18, 2023 · For Māori this small tree is known as ‘the place of leaping’. It is from here that the spirits of the dead begin their return journey to their traditional homeland of Hawaiki. The …

Mar 28, 2024 · The Pohutukawa tree is essentially a shrub that can grow to the height of a traditional tree. And, this tall-growing, multi-trunked tree with fibrous aerial roots, Weeping …

The Pohutukawa tree holds a special place in Maori culture and mythology, symbolizing the Maori New Year, strength, and ancestral ties. Its vibrant red blossoms and its connection to celestial …

It's endemic to the upper half of the North Island in warm, drier areas close to the sea. Pōhutukawa, can live for hundreds of years in these conditions. The most famous pōhutukawa …

Pohutukawa is a latitude 38 tree (like kauri and mangrove) that naturally only occurs north of Kawhia and Gisborne. But as long as the young tree is not exposed to frost, it will grow much …

To the Maori pohutukawa is a sacred tree, for it is from the ancient trees on the cliffs at Te Reinga that the spirits of the dead left this land. Legend tells us that the red of the flowers comes from …