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Lagarostrobos franklinii ‘Huon Pine’ Tas Endemic


$4.50

Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.

Renowned timber tree potentially to 20 metres. Ten year old plants should achieve 3.0 to 4.0 metres. Highly aromatic, pendulous soft foliage.

Feature Codes: DG(H)NPX
Seeds per gram: 10

Description

Origin Tas endemic
Form: Dense upright tree
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 10.0 – 15.0m(eventually) 10yr tree = 2 – 3m
Width (typical): 3.0 – 5.0m
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.  Not good in hot north wind.
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.
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