New Zealand Deciduous Trees
Fuchsia excorticata (Tree Fuchsia)
Fuchsia excorticata, commonly known as Kotukutuku or Tree Fuchsia, is the largest of the fuchsia species, growing to 8 m tall and 4 m wide. The tree produces green and purple flowers in spring, which age to red and attract all manner of wildlife. The leaves on this deciduous tree are small and green, and held somewhat densely on a spreading crown. Fuchsia excorticata is commonly included in woodland and native gardens, planted to attract birds, and is a must for any revegetation planting.
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
