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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Fuchsia excorticata
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Fuchsia excorticata
Fuchsia excorticata flower from a tree on the Hinau walk in Kaikoura. Taken 25th Feb 2008.

Thanks to Steve Bayley for sharing this photo!
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On 29/02/2008, Geoff Davidson said:
Hi Steve 2 photos in a row! Did you know the NZ Tree Fuchsia is the largest in the world, and the Maori had a name for the tree - Kotukutuku and another for the fruit -Konini.
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