Halocarpus biformis

Halocarpus biformis
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Gymnosperms
Division:	Pinophyta
Class:	Pinopsida
Order:	Pinales
Family:	Podocarpaceae
Genus:	Halocarpus
Species:	H. biformis
Binomial name
Halocarpus biformis (Hook.) C.J.Quinn
Synonyms
Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger Dacrydium colensoi Kirk Podocarpus biformis Hook.

Halocarpus biformis, known commonly as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10 m (33 ft), but is usually a low-spreading bush in open areas. It is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. It yields a tight-grained, sweet-smelling, and extremely durable wood. The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.

Further reading

• Pink pine, yellow pine, Halocarpus biforme, New Zealand Plants, the University of Auckland