Description
Large forest specimen. Slow to 4m @ 10 years, then to 40m. Hardy. Prefers moisture & shade. Northern Rata is from Nelson north. Starts in wild as epiphyte. Orange-red flowers in midsummer. Tough hard timber. Cousin of Pohutukawa.
Large forest specimen. Slow to 4m @ 10 years, then to 40m. Hardy. Prefers moisture & shade. Northern Rata is from Nelson north. Starts in wild as epiphyte. Orange-red flowers in midsummer. Tough hard timber. Cousin of Pohutukawa.