Facts about the Nikau tree.

Facts about the Nikau

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Most palm trees exist in tropical countries but not the Nikau tree. Nikau is an expensive tree because the bulb in the middle of the tree is rare and you would have to destroy the whole tree if you want to eat it. The fronds of Nikau trees are used for roofs to build houses. They are built together in layers to prevent rain to seep through and to protect the house from the heat of the sun.

The Maori used nikau to make bags,hats and clothings. They also use it to weave baskets in making these things. They also used the leaf strips of palm fronds. The Nikau is special to New zealand and the Maori. It is special to the Maori because Nikau has many uses to them and it is special to New zealand because it is our native tree.

By : AJ