Growing Guide
Pohutukawa is mostly a coastal species, naturally venturing as far south as the Mahia Peninsula on the east coast and northern Taranaki on the west coast. However, pohutukawa is widely cultivated outside this natural range.
Propagation: The tiny threadlike seed should be sown promptly as it does not store well.
Sprinkle over a firm flat seed bed of seed raising mix, water well and place in a warm shady place.
Flowers appear around Christmas and mature seeds in February and March.
Zone 1 - Cool
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 2 - Temperate
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 3 - Subtropical
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
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