Betula albosinensis Betula albosinensis Betula albosinensis, the "'Chinese red birch"), syn. "B. bhojpattra" var. "sinensis", "B. utilis" var. "sinensis", is a species of birch in the family Betulaceae, native to Western China. It is a deciduous tree growing to . A particular feature is the peeling brown bark (cream when newly exposed). In fact the Latin specific name "albosinensis" means "white, from China". Brown catkins are produced in Spring. "Betula albosinensis" is grown as an ornamental tree for parks and large gardens, and numerous cultivars have been produced. The cultivars 'China Rose' and 'Red Panda' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award
Fuchsia excorticata Fuchsia excorticata Fuchsia excorticata, commonly known as tree fuchsia, New Zealand fuchsia and by its Māori name kōtukutuku, is a New Zealand native tree belonging to the family Onagraceae. It is commonly found throughout New Zealand and as far south as the Auckland Islands. It grows from sea level up to about , particularly alongside creeks and rivers. It is easily recognised in its native environment by the characteristic appearance of its bark, which peels spontaneously, hanging in red papery strips to show a pale bark underneath. Its scientific name, "excorticata", reflects this distinctive property. "Fuchsia excorticata" is the largest