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Family: Podocarpaceae
Native to: endemic to Tasmania
Dimensions: a slow-growing tall (100') tree in nature, I have yet to see it exceed 10' tall in Northwest gardens
Cold resistance: hardy to 10°F
Drought resistance: prefers moist soil, not good for hot or dry sites; in nature it grows along watercourses in moist rainforest
Key Features: Unique habit with weeping branches, soft texture, collector's item
Uses: Standalone specimen for moist sheltered garden in part shade.
Description:
In the remote rainforests of south-west Tasmania is found this rare conifer. Its fine, scaly-green foliage is soft to the touch, having a plumose habit and irregular branching distinguishing it from anything familiar. Its wood has been valued for timber in the past, being of exceptional quality, but I doubt anyone is cutting them down now since they are so slow to regenerate. Although it is slow-growing it may reach immense proportions in the wild; however, I haven't seen any exceed 10' tall in the garden. It appreciates a moist, well-drained site in sun or partial shade, and is most at home in a maritime climate such as the Pacific Northwest.
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