We saw many examples of this tree while in New Zealand. It is a native that has beautiful bright red flowers which bloom between November and January and is sometimes known as the New Zealand Christmas tree. Many naturalists in NZ are concerned as it is under threat particularly from browsing by the common brush tail possum which was introduced from Australia and strips the tree of its leaves extremely quickly.
I was therefore quite surprised to see several examples of this lovely tree on our walk this morning along the banks of the Mersey River in Devonport.
Jean
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