Pohutukawa

Trees / Pohutukawa

Information for Juniors

Pohutukawa in NZ’s Christmas tree because it flowers around Christmas time
It is found throughout NZ close to the coast
It is an evergreen like most native trees
It is noted for its brilliant display of red, orange or yellow flowers
Its stamens are like a bottle brush
It is renowned for its ability to survive and grows almost anywhere mainly in the North Island
The Maori call it a chiefly tree
It can grow up to 25m
They normally have many trunks and spread out in all directions
The leaves are leathery and covered with dense white hair on the underside
The leaves are used for healing, sore throats, wounds and diarrhoea
It flowers from November through January
The wood is dense, strong and the Maori used it for heavy instruments to bang in poles like a mallet The tree can last nearly 200 years

Information for Junior Secondary

Pohutukawa in NZ’s Christmas tree because it flowers around Christmas time
It is found throughout NZ close to the coast
It is an evergreen like most native trees
It is noted for its brilliant display of red, orange or yellow flowers
Its stamens are like a bottle brush
It is renowned for its ability to survive and grows almost anywhere mainly in the North Island
The Maori call it a chiefly tree
It can grow up to 25m
They normally have many trunks and spread out in all directions
The leaves are leathery and covered with dense white hair on the underside
The leaves are used for healing, sore throats, wounds and diarrhoea
It flowers from November through January
The wood is dense, strong and the Maori used it for heavy instruments to bang in poles like a mallet
The tree can last nearly 200 years

Information for Seniors

Pohutukawa in NZ’s Christmas tree because it flowers around Christmas time
It is found throughout NZ close to the coast
It is an evergreen like most native trees
It is noted for its brilliant display of red, orange or yellow flowers
Its stamens are like a bottle brush
It is renowned for its ability to survive and grows almost anywhere mainly in the North Island
The Maori call it a chiefly tree
It can grow up to 25m
They normally have many trunks and spread out in all directions
The leaves are leathery and covered with dense white hair on the underside
The leaves are used for healing, sore throats, wounds and diarrhoea
It flowers from November through January
The wood is dense, strong and the Maori used it for heavy instruments to bang in poles like a mallet
The tree can last nearly 200 years

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