Friends of Tawa Bush

Have you observed lemonwood trees recently?

Aromatic smell Lemonwood or tarata (Pittosporum eugenioides) is common throughout the margins of the Tawa bush reserves. However, it is also growing in the community itself, (eg adjacent to the Tawa Squash Courts). Tarata is conspicuous at this time of year because of the aromatic, cream-coloured flowers These flowers, as well as the crushed leaves,Continue reading “Have you observed lemonwood trees recently?”