
Totara (Podocarpus totara)
Totara, also known as Mahogany pine
The kauri tree (Agathis australis) is native and unique to New Zealand. Thriving in lowland and hill forests, it represents the largest tree within its genus. Kauri wood is prized for its use in creating fenceposts and flooring. These trees typically flourish in well-drained, fertile soils.
Key Facts About Totara
Attributes of Totara
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 35 m
Spread
6 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 mm to 1.3 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Totara
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pines and allies
Family
Podocarpus
Genus
Plum pines
Species
Totara