Prumnopitys taxifolia MataÄ

Drainage: Damp Very Dry Well Drained Growth: Slow Height Range: 25 Site Conditions: Exposed Frost Tolerant Heavy Soil Loamy Soil Sandy Soil Windy Sunlight: Full Sun Features: Attractive Flowers Attractive foliage Attractive to Birds Attractive to insects Evergreen Suitable for Revegetation Species Suitable for Shelter Category: Trees Tags: Bird Attractor, Slow Grower, Wetland

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Prumnopitys taxifolia is a Classic Native. Also known as Mataī or Black Pine. Endemic and widely distributed in lowland forests. Uncommon on Stewart Island. Often found in drier climates, where it can dominate alluvial soils which are waterlogged or flooded in winter and dry in summer. Seems to prefer base-rich substrates and soils. Mataī are ideal for revegetation projects. Their versatility and longevity are what a revegetation project should include. These are not garden trees. They grow up to 40m tall. However, they are wonderful bird attra...