The pohutukawa tree puzzle is part of the collection on online jig saw puzzles of New Zealand vacations in West Auckland.
Click into the puzzle game to extend the field and shuffle the pieces. Choose shape and amount of jig saw pieces at the menu to the left. If you enjoyed it send it as a puzzle post card to your friends.
Between December and January, the New Zealand summer months, the tree stands in bloom. Its red blossoms give stretches of coast a reddish shade. The tree colours at this time west and east coast of Auckland alike. Poor soils, wind, and salty spray conditions leave the tree apathetic. Growing a myriad of aerial roots let it find always something to cling on and grow into a huge outreaching and gnarled tree right at waters edge.
On outings during sun intense times of the day we often chose to rest and picnic in its shade. Meanwhile Mariam and Karim loved to climb and swing on its branches. This fact sets Christmas, summer, and the tree on one level. Ultimately this chiefly tree is commonly known as the New Zealand Christmas tree.