Matai/ Black Pine
Genus and Species:	Podocarpaceae Podocarpus Spicatus
Maori Name:	Mataii
Maximum height:	30m
Matai is a slow growing lowland forest tree. Its flowers are yellow, and fruits are bluish-black, and are popular with wood pigeon and kaka in the summer. Its leaves are green on top, and grey-green underneath. Maturity is reached in 300 -600 years. Young branches were used to make eelpots as they are flexible but strong.