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Christmas Pohutukawa

pohutakawa New Zealand Christmas tree

Merry Christmas to all our loved ones from Ann and Rin Middle Earth. The NZ Christmas Tree, also known as the pohutukawa, is a myrtle, Metsiderosis excelsa, adapted to volcanic rock and wind-swept coastal regions. It is a delight to behold these December giants arcing over the volcanic coast or on hillsides near Rivendell.

Comments (2)

Fran Wilby:

Ann and Robert-We had one of the biggest 24 hour snow total storms in recording history here in the valley-in Centerville we have about 26 inches in our front yard!! So that beautiful red myrtle looks so inviting. Fran

Kathleen:

Merry Christmas!!!! Boy did I miss you guys, even though we don't normally "see" each other!
I am glad that Robert is feeling better!!

I included a link to Danny's christmas pictures, not sure if it works or not, let me know!

Watch out for some of our relatives...there's scheming going on at home!

Love and miss you!!!

Kathleen