Podocarpus tōtara - Tōtara Container Type:0.5 ltr montane and lower subalpine forests

montane and lower subalpine forests

Slow growing

Not found naturally in the central North Island area

Flowers are rich in nectar and attractive to birds

Podocarpus tōtara - Tōtara Container Type:0.5 ltr montane and lower subalpine forestsGrows throughout Nth and northeastern Sth Islands in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forests, commonly where soil is fertile and well drained. A medium to large tree, growing slowly to 20 25m, sometimes 35m. Noted for longevity and large girth to its trunk (up to 4m). Bark peels off in papery flakes. Sharp dull green needles are stiff and leathery. Often found on regenerating farmland as the spiny needles are not favoured by livestock. [2505]