Rata Tree History

We have learnt that there are five known rata trees growing in the settlement, three at the back of two properties in Kaiurur Ave, one in Hauraki Tce as  you drive up the hill and the fifth at the top of Hauraki Tce on the south side of Stent Way. All these trees were grown from cuttings taken for a rata tree growing in the New Plymouth Domain.  Like any flowering tree they seem to flower best on alternative years, and are a great source of food for the birds and the bees.