Native Superstar - Pukatea

Pukatea (Laurelia novae-zelandiae) is a tall, evergreen tree found in lowland forests and swampy areas across the North Island and northern parts of the South Island. Recognisable by its buttressed roots and glossy serrated leaves, it produces yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. Pukatea is culturally important to Māori, used in rongoā for its medicinal bark, and plays a valuable role in native forest ecosystems and restoration.