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Libocedrus bidwillii.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Handsome conifer which develops into a wonderful specimen tree. It has a narrow upright habit, good for the smaller garden. Dense dark green flattened foliage. Small cones in autumn. Occurs naturally in mountain to subalpine forests of New Zealand, especially common about the main divide of the South Island. Though it is used to wetter mountain conditions it will grow in quite dry well drained sites.

Genus

Libocedrus

Species bidwillii.

Cultivar

Common name

Mountain cedar, Pahautea

Family name

Cupressaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

10 m

Width

3 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Indigenous / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Trees