The Tawa (Nesodaphne Tawa) grows to nearly as great a size as the kahikatea, though branching and spreading more. Its timber, however, is soft and not of value.
The Taraire (Nesodaphne Taraire) is a huge and handsome tree of a kindred species. Like the tawa, its wood is light and brittle. The berries of both are eaten, usually after having been boiled.
The Whau (Entelea arborescens) is a small tree, noticeable for its fine foliage. The wood is light, and the tree yields a fair substitute for cork.
The Whau-whau-paku (Panax arborea) is similarly to be noticed for its elegant glossy leaf.
The Patate (Schefflera digitata) is another small tree remarkable on the same account.
The Piripiriwhata (Carpodetus serratus) grows to about thirty feet in height. The timber is something like that of the ash, and is excellent for axe-handles, cart-shafts, etc.
The Rama-rama (Myrtus bullata) has a good hard wood, but is small. Its pink flower is a great ornament.
The Raukawa (Panax Edgerleyi) is a larger ornamental tree.
The Rewa-rewa (Knightia excelsa) approaches to the second class of the great trees. It is often a hundred feet in height, but the trunk is slender. Its wood has a splendidly showy grain for cabinet work.