Tree New Zealand is a term used to describe the four native trees of New Zealand: Miro, Rata, Rimu, and KAURI. Miro is a small evergreen tree with glossy leaves and white flowers. Rata is a large evergreen tree with red flowers and bark that peels off in strips. Rimu is a tall evergreen tree with reddish-brown bark and small leaves. KAURI is a large evergreen tree with thick bark and yellow-green leaves. All four of these trees are native to New Zealand and are important to the country's ecology and culture.