This group of trees uses cones to reproduce. The seeds are carried by the wind and land on the ground where they will sprout. Kahikatea and mataī are examples of coniferous trees in our area as well as tōtara, miro and rimu.
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Conifer seedling photo by anest, 123RF Ltd.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
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