Taraire (Beilschmiedia tarairi)

Common name: Taraire

Taraire is a broadleaf canopy tree characteristic of northern lowland forests, suited to restoration planting in frost-free and sheltered sites.

Best suited to warmer northern regions and frost-free sites.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Native forest restoration

Sheltered lowland sites

Warm, frost-free environments

Characteristics

Height: up to 10–15m

Form: broadleaf canopy tree

Habitat: lowland forest (mainly northern North Island)

Light: partial shade to full sun

Frost tolerance: low (sensitive to frost)

Restoration uses

Indigenous forest restoration

Canopy development in warm climates

Biodiversity enhancement

Food source for native birds

Rongoā (traditional uses)

Knowledge of rongoā Māori is part of mātauranga Māori and traditionally held and practiced within whānau and hapū.

Many native plants hold significance within mātauranga Māori, including traditional uses in rongoā Māori. Where appropriate, we acknowledge these connections alongside ecological restoration uses.