GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• ORIGIN: Native to the Andean mountains of central Chile and adjacent regions of Argentina. In Europe, it can reach 10m to 15m in height and 9m in width.
• CLIMATE: Cannot withstand temperatures below -15°C. Avoid in regions with very dry summers.
• EXPOSURE: Sunny to partial shade.
• SOIL: Acidic, well-drained. Cool.
• GROWTH: Slow.
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• USE: Insulates
• MERITE:
• NOTE: Its scientific name is a tribute to Robert Fitzroy.

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

• DIMENSIONS: Can reach 40m to 50m in height in its country of origin.
• PORT: This conifer has a weeping shape.
• TRUNK:
• BARK: Reddish and peeling.
• BRANCHES: Ascending.
• NOTE: In Argentina, it is protected in parks. Its very long lifespan (3600 years for some specimens) makes it one of the oldest trees on the planet.

PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

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• COLOR: Silver green.
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PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

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PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

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