A podocarp is a type of tree found in New Zealand that makes up one of the two dominant forest types. Read all about what is a podocarp here. Before living in New Zealand I had never heard of a podocarp. Even after living here…
Category: Plants
the plants of new zealand, trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers
The cabbage tree is an iconic tree of the New Zealand landscape. Here are 6 facts about this crazy, Dr. Seuss looking tree. New Zealand’s landscape is full of truly breathtaking vistas. The most well known and distributed photos have to include shots of mountains…
Didymo, or rock snot, is a gross freshwater algae that has taken over many rivers on the South island of New Zealand. Learn all about it here. I get out hiking and fly fishing as often as I can in New Zealand. Recently I was…
The Pohutukawa is an absolutely stunning tree that grows only in New Zealand. Here are 6 facts about this tree that is called the NZ Christmas Tree. When I first moved to New Zealand several years ago I was quickly blown away by the amazing…