Athrotaxis selaginoides ‘King Billy Pine’ Tas Endemic
$8.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Very dense conical tree 10.0-20.0m (eventually). 10 year old tree = 3m. Evergreen. Width 3.0-6.0m. Growth rate slow. Use for specimen, tub, fernery, gully, bonsai. Any moist soil. Full sun to heavy shade. Very frost hardy. Not drought resistant. Very wind firm. Prune as required for shape.
Features: Renowned timber tree. Iconic Tasmanian species.
Feature Codes: FGHJNX
Seeds per gram: 700
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Very dense conical tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
10.0 – 20.0m(eventually) 10yr tree = 3m |
| Width (typical): |
3.0-6.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Slow |
| Uses: |
Specimen, tub, fernery, gully, bonzai. |
| Soil type: |
Any moist soil. Wont take dry soil for long. |
| Position: |
Full sun to heavy 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. |
