Coastal beauty

This is typical of the salt and drought resistant pohutukawa tree. It can often be seen clinging to the cliffs around the coastline - such a lovely dash of colour at this time of the year. Hence the name NZ Christmas tree.

[Jenny Ren]

So beautiful!

[julia]

Such a cool sculptured tree... with a lovely splash of colour... fav

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful Dianne, the tree looks such a splash of color against that backdrop.

[Sue Wilde]

Such fabulous colour. What a lovely scene

[Maggiemae]

Its a particularly NZ scene and I love seeing it here on 365 as it is not often you see it!

[Andrea]

😍fav😍

[Andrew]

wow very pretty.

[Rachel]

So very pretty, and such a hardy tree.

[Margo]

So picturesque.on the otherwise stragley tree. A Fav

[Joyce]

Interesting information Dianne. I love it when people take the time to tell a little bit about their shots it makes such a difference. I love the colours in this no wonder it's the NZ Christmas tree

[Delia]

I love how these trees cling to the coastline as you have shown. Superb NZ Christmas photo

[Helen]

Great colours to this shot & interesting info on the tree

[Dianne]

@thistle I agree - a bit of a commentary makes all the difference - especially as this project is worldwide.

[Cybelle]

Love the colour contrast.

[Babs]

What a beautiful splash of colour along the coastline. Our Australian Christmas bush is nowhere a bright and cheerful.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and colour contrasts.

[Ethel]

In love with those trees. Lovely composition

[Faye Turner]

Love the splash of red. Beautiful.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

It's red and green are so beautiful, and all the more so reading about the tenaciousness of this tree.

[bkb in the city]

A beautiful scene

[Fisher Family]

Lovely, great pop of colour with the flowers - Lucy

[Gabi]

Nice scene. The tree looks lovely.

[Karen]

Wow...Love that pop of colour with the flowers.

[Pat Knowles]

Alex has just told me again how to pronounce this.......just beautiful.....a very worthy Chrustmas tree.

[Scott]

Very cool and not something I get to see every day!

[Tony]

Brilliant splash of red.

[Christine]

Beautiful tree

[Islandgirl]

Wow what a beautiful christmas tree...............love all the greenery!
FAV

[Marnie]

I just love that shot, it's got everything for me. Fav.

[essiesue]

Very nice capture........love the tree, the pop of reds, and the beautiful background. fav