Kahikatea

Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) is an endemic tree found in New Zealand.

The tree grows to a height of 60 metres with a trunk exceeding one metre and is buttressed at the base. It is dominant in lowland forest and wetlands throughout the North and South Islands.

Until recently the tree was more likely to be referred to as white pine.

Since the wood does not impart an odour the tree was used to make boxes for the exporting of butter. Kahikatea, along with other trees in privately owned forests, can only be harvested under a permit system and if sustainable harvesting techniques are used.