Dacrydium cupressinum

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as rimu and red pine, is a species of tree in the family Podocarpaceae. It is a dioecious evergreen conifer, reaching heights of up to 60 metres (200 feet), and can have a stout trunk up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter. It is endemic to New Zealand; its range covers the North, South, and Stewart Islands, typically inhabiting lowland to montane forests. D. cupressinum has an estimated lifespan of 600–800 years, although it may live as long as 1,200 years. D. cupressinum grows in an erect (sometimes forked), and usually a monopodial manner. D. cupressinum is a tall species emerging above the main canopy, usually at about 35 m (115 ft) in height. D. cupressinum was first described in 1786 by Daniel Solander and was later given a full description in 1803 by Aylmer Lambert. D. cupressinum's fruits are consumed by various birds such as: bellbirds, kererū, and the tūī. Its fruits also provide an important source of food and vitamins for the endemic flightl......read more on Wikipedia.