Good morning, and happy Opening Day. (Opening Day for 4-year-old tee-ball in our family). Without further ado, Pieter Severynen's "Tree of the Week":
The New zealand Christmas Tree -– Metrosideros excelsus
New Zealand's national tree’s preference for oceanside locations is reflected in its Polynesian name: Pohutukawa ("sprinkled by spray"). Its other name refers to the midsummer blooming period, which is around December Down Under. Some 50 Metrosideros species are native to... Read More
