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Metrosideros excelsa
21 Jun, 2017
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The tree is about 80 ft tall, and this is one of the lower flower clusters. It attracts lots of bees. The tree is useful as a wind break and can be trimmed to be compact. The downside: here, the seeds readily sprout and the roots travel a long distance and can break stone walls. But as the flowers die, the ground becomes covered in red.
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Very unusual :))
21 Jun, 2017
Stunning I bet that is a sight to see the ground all red its a shame it can brake walls .
21 Jun, 2017
It is also known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree, so only 6 more months to Christmas. It is on a middle terrace, so I can either look way up or get closer to the top on the upper terrace.
21 Jun, 2017
Your lucky to have such a beautiful tree just looked it up ☺ thats great its in your view on the terrace. Bet it looks great come Christmas yes 6 months away where has the time gone.
21 Jun, 2017
It will be just a plain tree in December. New Zealand is in the other hemisphere, so it looks great down there for Christmas.
22 Jun, 2017
What a shame you could always have Christmas early then have another in 6 months lol.
22 Jun, 2017
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That's a huge tree, but the flowers are gorgeous!
21 Jun, 2017