Tairere, also known as Beilschmiedia Tarairi, is a majestic native tree of northern New Zealand, easily recognized by its broad, leathery leaves with a glossy green surface. A close relative of the avocado, Tairere belongs to the laurel family and can grow into a tall, spreading tree that provides excellent canopy cover in native forests. In autumn, it produces large, dark purple fruits that are a key food source for native birds such as kererū. Preferring warm, coastal climates and fertile soils, Tairere is an important part of lowland forest ecosystems, adding both ecological value and visual beauty to the landscape with its dense foliage and stately form, attracts the wood pigeon