Tōtara (Podocarpus totara)

Common name: tōtara

Tōtara is a long-lived canopy tree suited to lowland forest restoration, valued for its durability and ecological importance.

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

Lowland forest restoration

Long-term canopy establishment

Sheltered sites

Characteristics

Height: up to 20–30m

Form: tall, upright tree

Habitat: lowland forest and open sites

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Indigenous forest restoration

Long-term canopy development

Biodiversity enhancement

Carbon sequestration and landscape-scale planting