Pōhutukawa - Yuka Shinohara

 Pohutukawa is a famous tree in New Zealand, often called the "New Zealand Christmas tree." It grows by the coast and has bright red flowers that bloom in December. The tree is important in Māori culture and is linked to legends and traditions. The pōhutukawa is known for its strong roots, which help it survive on rocky cliffs near the ocean. Its red flowers are a symbol of beauty and strength in New Zealand. Also, due to the introduction of non-native species, it is now facing extinction.

  • Example Sentences -

  1. The pōhutukawa blooms with red flowers in summer.

  2. A pōhutukawa tree grows near the beach.

  3. Māori legends say the pōhutukawa guides spirits on their final journey.


I chose this theme because there was a  family photo taken under the Pōhutukawa in my host family's home.




Comments

  1. Rino NagataNovember 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM

    How lovely! I wish I saw them while I stay here!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Machi KanadaNovember 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM

    I didn't know that the "Pohutukawa" is called New Zealand's Christmas tree. The family picture taken under this tree is awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  3. NIko SaiharaNovember 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    I didn't know that the "Pohutukawa".　That is soo sweet 😊

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hyogo OkuNovember 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM

    That is gorgeous!! Let me know, if you find it because I want to see it with my own eyes.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Hana Taniguchi -- Peacemaker

Image
  I agree to some extent with the result of my personality test, in which I was assessed as a steady and sympathetic. I do see myself as peaceful person and don’t want to fighting with other people because when I fight with other people, I feel so stress and lose my energy and don’t want to be hurt. But I don’t agree I am self-critical. I think I care about my thoughts.  
Read more

Machi Kanada - Supervisor

Image
       My personality test result said I was a supervisor, and I think it's half accurate and half inaccurate. I do see myself as stable and practical, because when I work on something, I carefully follow the steps to make sure there are no mistakes. Also, I think it is important to follow rules properly, so I agree with the part that says I tend to get stressed when I see people not following them. However, I don't really like being a leader when working in a group, and I've never been told that I'm bossy, so I don't think that part of the result describes me. From this test result, I got the impression that supervisors are confident and like to take charge, but I don't really like that. I tend to think carefully before I speak, and I sometimes hesitate to express my opinions strongly.
Read more

What's Your Personality?

Image
Write a post about your personality. Title the post "Your Name -- Your Personality Type." Discuss to what extent the type fits you. In what ways does the description on page 106 match your personality and it what ways doesn't it match. Upload a relevant image along with your text.
Read more