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Prumnopitys taxifolia
A mature Matai is a magnificent tree. As a juvenile it has rusty coloured leaves on tangled wiry branches. The leaves mature to a deep green. The bark is dark and falls off in thick chunks which gives the tree a 'hammer marked' trunk when mature. Prefers a sheltered semi-shaded site when young. Grows best in good soil that doesn't get too dry. Common in lowland forests in the North and South Islands.
Genus
Prumnopitys
Species
taxifolia
Cultivar
Common name
Matai
Family name
Podocarpaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
10 m
Width
4 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site
Trees
Category
Large over 18 metres.
Availability
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