New Zealand's native trees / John Dawson & Rob Lucas with Jane Connor ; contributions by Patrick Brownsey [and others].

Includes bibliographical references (pages 565-569) and index.

Conifers -- Tree ferns -- Flowering trees -- List of boxes -- Appendix : Sex expression.

New Zealand's native trees are truly remarkable. From the massive kauri, the third-largest tree in the world, the showy pohutukawas and ratas, and the ubiquitous cabbage tree to rare and endangered species found only on offshore islands, our glorious and diverse trees deserve to be recognised, understood and celebrated. New Zealand's Native Trees describes and illustrates more than 250 species. The text for each species describes every botanical feature in detail, along with habitat, ecology and associations with other plants and animals. More than 2000 photographs illustrate close details along with wider views of specimens and habitats. Break-out features reveal the interesting stories of the lifestyles of our trees, answering questions such as: Why do we have so many trees with juvenile forms? How do trees survive in waterlogged environments? Why is rimu so important to the survival of the kakapo? Clear-cut illustrations of leaves are included for each species.