All About Rimu Tree's

Dacrydium cupressinum commonly known as the rimu tree is a common tree native to New Zealand. It is a slow growing tree that is mainly found in well drained areas. It is described as having log drooping branches with a rough peeling bark. Nowadays the rimu trees reddish brown wood is commonly used to make furniture and small ornaments but earlier on it was used for framing and weather boards. When the rimu trees start to reproduce it is an important time as the tree only grows berries every 3 - 4 years. First the tree has to grow berries then the birds come along and eat the berries dropping the seeds on the ground. After that hopefully the seeds will soon start to grow into small trees and eventually into big trees. Some of these amazing trees can grow to be 800 even 1,000 years old. The rimu tree is also important not only for trade but to the maori because its bark can be crushed up and mixed with water can be used to treat burns and scalds. While the gum from inside the tree can be used to stop bleeding. It is said that they mixed the gum with a tiny bit of water can be used to stop lungs from bleeding or any aches or pains. They also used the sap to make beer and food. The reason I think rimu is the best tree in the school is because it can heel and help people get better but the main reason is because it is the name of our house and our house is awesome.