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Rewarewa (1st of 2)

Rewarewa

Rewarewa is a fast-growing tree, easily recognised by its distinctive tall conical crown, which towers above most other forest trees. Its adult leaves are about 10–15 centimetres long, thick and coarsely toothed.

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Maggy Wassilieff. 'Tall broadleaf trees', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
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