Tree fuchsia, also known as Fuchsia excorticata, is a tree species native to New Zealand and belongs to the Onagraceae family. This tree species features a unique bark shedding property, which has earned it the name excorticata. Some other common names for tree fuchsia include kōtukutuku, konini, and New Zealand fuchsia. Kōtukutuku is a Maori name for this tree, a native plant that has significant cultural and medicinal value. Konini, on the other hand, is derived from the red berries that develop on the tree after it flowers. Whatever name you choose to refer to this species, it is undoubtedly an impressive and beautiful native plant.