Pohutukawa.. NZ Christmas Tree..

Last night FG and I went for a little drive out to the 'Peninsula' I wanted to check our the progress of the Pohutukawa's that flower around Christmas.. We have had some wet and windy weather so a lot of the blooms are past it but some tree still to flower.
They usually grow around the coast line but in one area they are around the gullies of the farm land and some of these tree's could of been here when the Dinosaurs roamed..
They are one of my favorite native tree's. We have one on our lawn which we got off the road side the weekend we got engaged and planted it, it is flowering at the moment..

[Brigette]

Nice colour variation here

[Dianne]

Beautiful light. They go ‘off’ so quickly but you have caught lots of colour here.

[Christina]

Great shot, they are one of my favs too. Lovely story as well :)

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful scene

[Babs]

Beautiful scenery. The tree is gorgeous

[Milanie]

Isn't this beautiful

[Fisher Family]

Lovely colourful trees, and interesting contours in the land nicely highlighted by the low sun.

Ian

[gloria jones]

Gorgeous capture

[Lou Ann]

A lovely scene. It’s wonderful that you have your very own Pohutukowa.

[Pat Knowles]

How romantic you two are…such a lovely idea….the nicest Christmas tree in your garden. Love the sun hitting the top of the hill. Quite a sight to see!

[Ian George]

Lovely scene.

[Maggiemae]

Late evening sun makes interesting lines of the hills. Huge trees with their flowers are so special to see!

[Chris]

Wonderful scene.

[haskar]

Lovely scene and light.