Athrotaxis cupressoides ‘Pencil Pine’ Tas Endemic
$8.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Tree 6.0 to 15.0 metres, often smaller. Scale leaves pressed close to stem.
Feature Codes: H(If)JNX
Seeds per gram: 800
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Dense upright tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
10.0 – 15.0m(eventually) 10yr tree = 3m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0 – 4.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Slow |
| Uses: |
Specimen, tub, fernery, gully, bonsai. |
| Soil type: |
Any moist soil. Wont take dry soil for long. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Not drought resistant. Needs ample water. |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Not an ideal windbreak species. |
| Flowering time: |
N/A |
| Pruning: |
Prune as required for shape. |
| Features: |
Renowned timber tree |
|
Iconic Tasmanian species. |
|
Fantastic bonsai species. |
