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Totara

[Scientific Name: Podocarpus Totara] The Totara is a species of tree native to New Zealand. It grows throughout the North Island and the South Island.

The totara is a largish tree which grows to around twenty-five metres. The wood is hard and straight grained and very resistant to rot. Totara wood was often used for fence posts and floor pilings, thanks to its durability.

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