kahikatea

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides | rimu, red pine

The tallest tree in New Zealand, Kahikatea trees can live for 600 years. The tree is a podocarp, meaning it has fleshy cones instead of flowers. The fruit of the kahikatea is a small, red berry that is eaten by birds. The wood of the kahikatea is light and strong, and it is used for a variety of purposes, including construction, furniture, and boatbuilding. Kahikatea trees are an important part of the New Zealand forest ecosystem. They provide habitat for birds and other animals, and they help to stabilise the soil.