Introduction experiment of Pinus radiata in New Zealand

Pinus radiata is not native to New Zealand. It is native to some islands in California, USA. Seeds were brought to the South Pacific island country of New Zealand by immigrants in the19th century. The Latin name of Pinus radiata in New Zealand is Pinus Radiata D. Don, and the English name is Radiata pine ... English radiata means radiation, so its Chinese name is "Pinus radiata". Another English name is Monterey pine, which is named after Monterey Island in California, USA.