New Zealand Black Beech

Nothofagus solandri, commonly known as black beech (Māori: tawai rauriki), is species of tree endemic to New Zealand. Black beech occurs on both the North and the South Island at low elevations up to the mountains. It is also known as Nothofagus solandri var. solandri. In New Zealand the taxon is often called Fuscospora solandri.

Black beech is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 27 m (89 ft) tall. The leaves are oppositely arranged, ovoid, 10 mm long and 5 mm broad, with smooth margins.