Beilschmiedia is a genus of about 40 mainly tropical trees and shrubs with alternate to opposite leaves. Taraire only occurs in the North Island north of 38°S latitude. It is most common north …

Mar 23, 2022 · Taraire are very distinctive endemic canopy trees. They have wide, oval leaves with sunken veins that give the upper leaf surface a slightly bubbly appearance - in botanical …

Common canopy forming tree in lowland and lower montane forests north of Auckland. Often associated with kauri (Agathis australis), and pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa), and on …

Taraire is a member of the Family Lauraceae which is mainly confined to tropical and subtropical areas; probably the best known member of the family being the bay laurel, Laurus nobilis. New …

The large, bumpy leaves of taraire (Beilschmiedia tarairi), one of northern New Zealand’s forest trees, are quite unlike those of any other native plant. They are covered in reddish-brown hairs …

Greg is a plant care intelligence that has learned how plants work so you can grow with confidence! Taraire may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight. …

Taraire prefers a subtropical climate and thus requires a well-draining, fertile soil to thrive. Special care should be given to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging, as well as …

Jan 27, 2019 · This leaf-layer smothers out many other seedlings and plants, leaving the forest open and easy to navigate on foot. The other remarkable feature of the plant is the large, …

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly called taraire, is a tree of the Lauraceae family, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is a common canopy tree in lowland forests north of Auckland, …

You'll likely come across taraire trees in lowland forests in New Zealand with basalt, rock soil types. They produce a purple fruit resembling an Italian plum. Seeds are spread by kereru …