Untitled

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 79, 27 December 1928, Page 6

As vivid as ever, the pohutukawa is now making a glorious splash of colour along the bays, and beaches of the gulf islands, likewise in parts of suburban Auckland, although generally the tree appears to flourish best in proximity to salt water (observes the “Star”). On the North Shore side of the harbour, it has been noted that the pohutukawa has flowered later this year, nnd in many instances the bloom is not as profuse as in some previous summers. Of late years, the Australian flowering gum has been extensively planted, nnd its bright red blossom lias been highly ornamental to the landscape. Somewhat alike in colouring is the flower in comparison with the pohutukawa, but the latter has tradition behind it, is symbolic of Christmastide. and thus is a greater favourite than the Australian.