The Pohutukawa is known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree as it flowers profusely in midsummer. It grows well on the seacoast, mostly in the North Island, and is a striking feature of the landscape at Christmas time. Bees help with the pollination (although the bee shown is not a native!)
Worked in several different stitches on linen/cotton material.
Size of stitched area 15cms (6ins) diameter. Design printed on material.
