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Libocedrus bidwillii.
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.
Indigenous / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Large over 18 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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