The Red Pōhutukawa is one of my favourite native trees here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Pōhutukawa is also the oldest Star in the cluster of Matariki and is connected to those who have passed on..The Tree only blossoms once a year during summer reminding me the Kina are ready! My Marae on Motiti Island is surrounded by them and so the Pōhutukawa tree always reminds me of home. It is also known as "The New Zealand Christmas tree"