Rimu Arts

Rimu Tree                      

The Rimu tree is found in most Forrests around New Zealand, the place were a lot of these trees are found in the west cost of south island.

They grow up to 50 meters tall but most of them only make it to 20 or 45 meters it's life span is 800 to 900 years.
The scientific name for it is Dacrydium cuppressinum, it's english name is red pine and it's mori name is Rimu as we normally call it.

It is a really good wood to use as a lot of homes have Rimu in them. It is used to make wood furniture. The inner part it good to help cuts and burns.

Rimu house is the best house at Tauranga Intermediate School because we follow the stars.
 S-safety.
 T-team.
                                        A-achieve.
                                        R-respect.
                                        S-sense of humor.