Lance wood tree- Pseudopanax crassifolius

The Lance wood is native to New Zealand and is found throughout the country.

Juvenile form lasts 15-20 years and is recognised by stiff leathery leaves with a prominent central rip: about 1cm wide and up to 1m long with irregular teeth all growing downwards.

As the tree ages the stem begins to branch producing a bush top with leaves becoming wider, shorter and they lose their teeth, only as the tree mature does it develop a tree shape.

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