Nestegis lanceolata

Nestegis lanceolata, commonly called white maire, is a tree native to New Zealand.

Nestegis lanceolata is found from lowland to hilly forest across the North Island.

[1] It grows to approximately 15 metres high and has long (5–12 cm), leathery and glossy leaves.

Racemes of green flowers are produced in spring followed by a 1 cm long red fruit.

A variety of digging sticks were made from the timber for food gathering and gardening.

White maire foliage