Dacrycarpus dacrydioides
Kahikatea / White Pine
The tallest growing native tree, featuring handsome mature foliage and attractive buttressed roots. Best planted in moist to wet situations. The main tree species in Riccarton Bush. Edible fruit/seed from February to April is attractive to birds. Evergreen. Intolerant of heavy frosts.
Growth Rate: Slow
Height after 5 years: 3m
Height when mature: 50m
Kahikatea / White Pine
The tallest growing native tree, featuring handsome mature foliage and attractive buttressed roots. Best planted in moist to wet situations. The main tree species in Riccarton Bush. Edible fruit/seed from February to April is attractive to birds. Evergreen. Intolerant of heavy frosts.
Growth Rate: Slow
Height after 5 years: 3m
Height when mature: 50m
Kahikatea / White Pine
The tallest growing native tree, featuring handsome mature foliage and attractive buttressed roots. Best planted in moist to wet situations. The main tree species in Riccarton Bush. Edible fruit/seed from February to April is attractive to birds. Evergreen. Intolerant of heavy frosts.
Growth Rate: Slow
Height after 5 years: 3m
Height when mature: 50m