{"product_id":"ddacr-7-5","title":"5x Kahikatea - $6.99 each","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item large--two-fifths\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item large--eleven-twelfths text-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eDacrycarpus dacrydioides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kahikatea, White Pine (New Zealand)\u003cbr data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Endemic to New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"479\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen coniferous tree\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eDacrycarpus dacrydioides\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eKahikatea\u003c\/strong\u003e, is New Zealand’s tallest native tree, renowned for its straight trunk, fine foliage, and cultural significance. Once dominant in lowland swamp forests, this majestic evergreen conifer thrives in moist, fertile soils and develops a tall, elegant form with soft, feathery foliage. Kahikatea is ideal for ecological restoration, native reforestation, and large landscape plantings where long-term canopy development is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, linear, needle-like leaves; juvenile foliage is finer and more spreading, maturing to a more scale-like texture\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eFlowers\/Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces small, inconspicuous cones and bright red fleshy arils that are attractive to native birds\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, columnar when young, developing into a wide-crowned tree with age\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast in moist, fertile soils\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eCultural or Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply significant in Māori culture; important for biodiversity and wetland forest restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1639\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1672\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1745\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1816\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e20 – 60 meters in natural conditions; 10 – 20 meters in cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1836\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1852\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e4 – 8 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1872\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1910\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTall, upright, broadening with age\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1972\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2020\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2110\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2158\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2179\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2238\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrefers moist to wet soils; tolerates seasonal flooding\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2259\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2336\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFertile, well-drained to poorly drained; ideal in loams and wetland soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2357\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2405\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2426\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2481\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHardy to light and moderate frosts once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eLandscaping and Garden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eNative forest and wetland restoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eLarge gardens, parks, and public spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eRain gardens and riparian plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eSpecimen tree for long-term canopy development\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eHabitat planting for birds and ecological diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eCare and Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning required; allow natural form to develop\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering during establishment, especially in dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low nutrient requirements; compost or mulch may benefit young plants\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-free and resilient\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eAdditional Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in open space with good light and moisture; tolerates seasonal wetness but not extended drought\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eFun Fact or Botanical Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003eKahikatea once formed vast swamp forests across New Zealand's lowlands. Its lightweight timber, historically called \"white pine,\" was widely used for butter boxes and packaging in the early 20th century. The red, fleshy fruit is a favourite food of native birds such as kererū and tūī.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eWhy Choose \u003cem data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eDacrycarpus dacrydioides\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eDacrycarpus dacrydioides\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential species for restoring New Zealand’s native wetland and lowland forest ecosystems. Its graceful form, ecological value, and cultural heritage make it a powerful statement tree for large spaces or conservation-focused plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-item large--three-fifths\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our standard size \u003cspan data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"115\"\u003e7cm square pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kahikatea","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43050995974210,"sku":"DDAC-7-5","price":34.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/dacrycarpus_dacrydoides_00_RHL2803E8RZN_3abe5d0c-bb71-46c6-a5c9-76e8afbfa7c1.JPG?v=1772570361","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/ddacr-7-5","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}