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The kauri tree (1st of 3)

The kauri tree

When fully grown, the kauri tree has a massive columnar trunk topped by branches that spread like umbrella spokes, supporting a crown of leaves.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: AAQA 6500 Col729
Photograph by John Johns

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Joanna Orwin. 'Kauri forest', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/kauri-forest/1/1/1