Dracophyllum

Dracophyllum
Family	Ericaceae
Name	Dracophyllum
Common Name	Grass tree
Pictures: Grass Tree Naenae Dracophyllum matthewsii Dracophyllum traversii   See also:  NZ Natives, Trees & shrubs

Dracophyllum is a genus of some 40 species found in New Zealand, Australia and New Caledonia. The branches have the appearance of a tuft of grass on top of long slender stems.

Culture:

 Grass Tree

This shrub grows in the lower alpine zone. It can be a bit variable, depending on locality and the climatic conditions.

Flowers

 Naenae

This shrub / small tree grows in montane forest in the North Island.

Juvenile	Juvenile

 Dracophyllum matthewsii

Tree	Tree

 Dracophyllum traversii

Tree	Tree