Pohutukawa Tree

A New Zealand Native Tree and is a NZ icon with deep spiritual meaning for Maori, connecting the beginning and ending of human life. In Maori mythology, the red flowers represent the blood of a young warrior Tawhaki, who perished while trying to avenge his father's death.
The Maori also used the flowering of the Pohutukawa trees as a seasonal indicator, when Christians settlers arrived in NZ, the blossoming of this species bright red flowers in December and January inspired its alternative common name of the New Zealand Christmas tree.

A first time growing this tree. Looking forward to seeing its beautiful flowers at the end of the year.. Bought this last year to see how it would settle in the South Canterbury region as I have only seen this florish along the coastal areas of North Auckland.