(on Sunday)
We call this Lacebark. The Maori name for it is Houhere. (Science has named is Hoheria Populnea. I hope that is a nod to its native name.)
Unfortunately for such abundant flowers, it has no noticeable scent.
Kete might be used when collecting oysters such as these growing on the jetty near our new home.
It is also called ribbonwood. Quote: The lace-like inner bark of houhere is used for fine, decorative weaving – kete, headbands, trim on hats and cloaks.
Kete are bags ('kit bags' if that makes it easy to remember). Weaving kete is an artform in itself.)
Kete are bags ('kit bags' if that makes it easy to remember). Weaving kete is an artform in itself.)
Such a beautiful tree. I would love that in my garden.
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting that it is used for kete as well as fine things
ReplyDeleteSuch abundant flowers - beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'd not heard of this one, but am thinking it has similar qualities to the Paperbark Eucaluptus of OZ... and then one is minded of the useful bark of Europe, the Cork... oh trees... so much of who we are as a species comes from relationship with them... YAM xx
I've never heard of that tree. It's beautiful. Pity there's no scent. Interesting about the bark. Weaving other than flax. Must look it up
ReplyDeleteI ddin't know that was the name of it, it kind of looks like either Jasmine or Honeysuckle flowers.
ReplyDeleteI loved the colours and texture of the bark on the tree. Nature is a master at times.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks like fine lace. Have you ever tried weaving with it?
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