pink pine
Halocarpus biformis
Halocarpus biformis, known commonly as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10m, but in open areas is usually a low spreading bush. It is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations on the South Island and Stewart Island. It yields a tight grained sweet smelling and extremely durable wood The species was formerly known...
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Description
Halocarpus biformis is a species of small dioecious tree or shrub that can attain heights of 10 metres (33 feet), but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas. It has silvery-grey bark, with a reddish brown inner layer.
Range & habitat
Halocarpus biformis is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. Usually grows between 600–1,370 m (1,970–4,490 ft) above sea level. In Fiordland, it grows in damp sites in lowland forest.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 135975.