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Tōtara (1st of 4)

Tōtara

Tōtara (Podocarpus totara is a massive tree of lowland forests. It grows to a height of 30 metres, and can live for over 1,500 years.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10046841
Photograph by Rod Morris

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Maggy Wassilieff. 'Conifers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/conifers/4/1/1