Northern and Southern Rata Honey

 

Northern Rātā (Metrosideros robusta) often begins life as an epiphyte. The host tree is usually Rimu. The resulting tree can grow to a massive 25m tall.

Southern Rātā (Metrosideros umbellata) grows up to 15 metres (49 ft) or more tall. Unlike its relative, northern rata, this species rarely grows as an epiphyte.

The rare and brilliant scarlet coloured Rata tree flowers only blossom every few years. When it does it produces masses of red flowers.

Rata honey is very light in colour, and has a distinctive silky smooth buttery texture with a fruity aroma. The exceptional quality and delicate taste of this remarkable honey makes it one of the finest and rarest Honey in the world.

^{Mountain Gold Southern Rata Honey can be purchased at our online store. Go to the menu bar, click Shop - Native New Zealand Honey}