Podocarpus tōtara - Tōtara Container Type:0.5 ltr endemic to the South Island

endemic to the South Island east of the main divide from Southland to North Canterbury and found locally in South and North Westland and on Stewart Island

growing slowly to 20-25m

Sharp dull green needles are stiff and leathery

Not found naturally in the central North Island area

Podocarpus tōtara - Tōtara Container Type:0.5 ltr endemic to the South IslandGrows 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]