Kowhai trees

Kowhai trees

Kowhai tree is a native tree of New Zealand. It is a tree that has been in N.Z for a long time. The Kowhai tree is one of a well known native tree in New Zealand. They sometimes produce some seed pods on its branches. Kowhai trees are eaten by tui's in Autumn. There are three types of Kowhai trees and they are S. fulvida, S. longicarinata and S. molloyi. Kowhai trees have really tiny leaflets. They are important to bellbirds and tui birds. Kowhai trees usually are near streets. They can grow up to 25 meters tall.