Prumnopitys taxifolia (OG grown) Matai Ht 25m

Large tree / NZ native / Evergreen / Tolerates shade / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

Broadly columnar, evergreen. Juvenile divaricating form with scattered thin brown leaves. Adult form develops above with yew-like foliage. Bark falls off in rounded patches. Moist fertile sites. Highly prized hard stable timber. Kereru eat the fruit.