Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Rua Rangi

"The old variety "Rua Rangi" of the Tawa..., is no longer considered to be distinct, probably because the tree is now of no economic value. The Māori had a very good reason for distinguishing this variety, which he recognized as having bigger leaves and fruit, and timber of a grain that was more easily worked" (Anderson 1954)