Prumnopitys taxifolia

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black pine of New Zealand

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Other common names

black pine of New Zealand, matai, Otago black rue

Synonyms

Podocarpus spicatus

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Podocarpaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Prumnopitys are upright, evergreen trees with yew-like foliage. Male and female cones are produced at various times of year, followed by fruit that look like small, upright plums but only have a thin fleshy layer round the seed
Name Status
Correct