Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

Vernacular name: 
New Zealand Dracryberry
Famille: 
Podocarpaceae

Conifer native to New Zealand with black wood and small bluish green flat needles. Conical to erect tree with orange red then black fruits. Height 15m. Exotic.

Classification

Conifer

Climate

Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C

Leaf color

  • Blue
  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Size

10 to 15m
5 to 10m

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen
  • Fruit

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn
  • In winter

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Other uses

  • Construction

Garden use

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Cold greenhouse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION