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Welcome to Bushmansfriend first newsletter for 2005.
Bushmansfriend provides products,experiences and information pertaining to NZ Native plants.
Seeds, Photos, Information, Wairakau Stream Guided Walk.
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Pohutukawa: A Summer phenomenon.
One of the spectacles of summer is the floral display of Pohtukawa Metrosideros excelsa. It was a good year for flowering where I was. Like many other plants, flowering seems to be strengthened by a cold spring, which in Northern NZ we experienced this year. The timing of first flowering in totara north was about a week later than last year.
Pohutukawa is one of New Zealands most stunning and well known trees that is grown and appreciated throughout the world.
Pohutukawa grow well in all soils and is surprisingly hardy but is a little frost tender while young.The plants generally flower at Christmas time, hence the common name "N.Z. Christmas Tree." The seedlings do well if placed in direct sunlight and given plenty of water.
Seed is very fine but particularly hardy. Sow thinly on top of a fine seeds raising mix. germination can start after 2 weeks.
Pohutukawa belong to the Myrtle family. Regarding NZ plants,this family can be broken into 2 groups.Those with light, wind dispersed seed that are formed inside a woody capsule (Manuka and Kanuka and Metrosideros), and those with the seed found inside a fleshy, bird dispersed berry (Ramarama and Maire).
The very light seed of Metrosideros is wind dispersed and produced in abundance. These plants are all colonisers of bare ground, or are epiphytic climbers or scramblers, usually in high light situations such as rocky bluffs, or in the forest canopy. All are particularly hardy, once established.
Enjoy these photos of New Zealand's Icon of Summer.
Pohutukawa flower buds ready to open
Pohutukawa flower buds opening
Pohutukawa flowers in business
Dodging the rain at Whangamata
Many metrosideros climbers have attractive flowers as well.
Merosideros fulgens,M carminea, M.perforata all produce attractive floral displays.
Metrosideros fulgens
Metrosideros excelsa 'aurea'. White/yellow flowered Pohutukawa variety
Metrosideros perforata/ akatea,climbing rata
Whats new at Bushmans friend
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Its been a busy time as we work towards the opening of our guided walk.A guided walk of the Wairakau stream. A botanical tour of The Wairakau stream track and a boat trip touring the majestic Whangaroa harbour. Book on line or phone 0800 266685
I can't see the trees for the woods of NZ trees. These photos were all taken at the Gumdigger's Bar in Totara North.
Bushmansfriend capThese quality caps exhibit the bushmansfriend logo. Ideal for bush or beach.Only $22 plus GST and postage.
How do I grow that Plant?. Cultivation and botanical information on 24 common trees or shrubs.
Native Plant seeds. We have over 65 species of NZ plant seed for sale. The new seeding season is beginning.
Plant of the monthKawakawa Macropiper excelsum is a well known aromatic plantwhich is attractive and healthful. New year seeding has occurred.
Thinking of a holiday in Northland??. Check out these 2 links for superior accomodation. www.totaranorth.co.nz and Mill Bay Motel.
Or enjoy a relaxing houseboat holiday on the magestic Whangaroa harbour.
Best wishes for 2005.
Contact Details e-mail
Tony Foster
73 Campbell Rd
Totara North
Rd 2 Kaeo
Northland
New Zealand
ph 64 09 4051844
0276805588
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