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Pōhutukawa

Pōhutukawa

Unlike most forest trees, pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) does not produce a single erect trunk. It is usually multi-stemmed, and in exposed conditions around the coast has a sprawling habit .

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John Dawson. 'Conifer–broadleaf forests', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/conifer-broadleaf-forests/4/1