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Libocedrus plumosa.
Handsome conifer which develops into a wonderful specimen tree. It has an elegant upright habit, good for the smaller garden. Graceful and feathery dark green flattened foliage. Small cones in autumn. Occurs naturally in lowland and hilly forests in North Island and Golden Bay. Though it is used to wetter mountain conditions it will grow in quite dry well drained sites.
Genus
Libocedrus
Species
plumosa.
Cultivar
Common name
Kawaka, NZ Cedar
Family name
Cupressaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
6 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
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
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
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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