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Phormium tenax Flax by Tony Foster Phormium tenax New Zealand Flax Harakeke

flowers of a native kowhai tree (Sophora species, Leguminosae, Fabaceae) planted outside the entrance to the visitors' center, Te Haruhi Bay, Shakespear Regional Park, Auckland, New Zealand

The vibrant red flowers of the Pohutukawa tree can be found in full bloom throughout New Zealand in the summer months and is known locally as the iconic Kiwi Christmas tree! These are the gorgeous blossoms our bees love to forage on to make our Tahi Pohutukawa honey – floral and earthy, pearl white, and delicious. ⁠ ⁠ tahinz.com/product/tahi-pohutukawa-honey-250g/

Koru, New Zealand Mehr

For awhile I had a New Zealand Tea Tree (Leptospermum scoparium) growing in a large pot in my back yard. Several varieties of this species can be found in the nursery trade. This dark red variety is my favorite, and it is quite popular in California. Later on, when I visited New Zealand, I was able to actually walk through a forest of wild tea trees, which the New Zealanders call "manuka" trees. But all of them, even the ones in cultivation, had white or pale pink flowers.

Discover the stunning array of flowers that call New Zealand home, from the delicate alpine buttercup to the majestic kauri tree. This guide includes information on where to find each flower, when it blooms, and how to care for it. So whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this guide is the perfect way to learn more about New Zealand's beautiful

New Zealand plants didn't evolve for browsing ruminants, but there are a few that are beneficial fodder. Words: Sheryn Dean 1. NZ FLAX (harakeke, Phormium tenax) Flax makes a maintenance-free shelter, plus it helps to prevent bloat and to remedy scouring. Cows, sheep, deer, and goats will eat tips and strip the foliage of its tasty green parts. 2. BROADLEAF (kāpuka, Griselinia littoralis) Broadleaf is highly palatable to stock and deer, reasonably fast-growing, and recovers quickly from…

Photo of a silver fern in New Zealand.