[Jacqui]

Here’s a beautiful tree (Bay of Islands) which is loved by the bees. Anyone know its name?

[Charlotte]

I agree with you Anna, and this year it seems to be covered in flowers.
The cutback it received last season must have done it wonders 🙂

[Anna]

…and its great that it flowers in winter eh?

[Charlotte]

We have this growing at our place. The bees and bumble bees love it 🙂

[Gilly]

Yes you are right Anna – thanks to you and Jacqui. Apparently the Kereru love it also. I’m going to plant it everywhere! 🙂

[Jacqui]

Oh Anna – you’re right – it’s Tagasaste, brilliant plant, had it on my farm and when I was short of hay or grass I would break down branches for the cattle.

Because there’s nothing to gauge the size in the photo, I kept on thinking tulip tree and magnolias – had the completely wrong thinking on the size.

Thanks Anna.

[Anna]

could it be the tree Lucerne?

[Gilly]

It is very fragrant and the leaves are almost lupin like.

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