Southern rātā (Metrosideros umbellata), is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It grows up to 15 m. or more tall with a trunk up to 1 m. or more in diameter. It produces masses of red flowers in summer. Unlike its relative, Northern rātā, this species rarely grows as an epiphyte. Also know as the Totara Tree. This is where the Totara Tree is based in New Zealand. It can fit around it up to 8-10 children