Saxegothaea conspicua

Saxegothaea conspicua

Synonymes:
Family: Podocarpaceae

Atypical conifer of the family Podocarpaceae, native to South America, slow growth. Dense needles, bright green to dark, new red shoots. Height 10m. Slow growth.

Classification

Conifer

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Interesting plant

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

Sizes

10 to 15m
5 to 10m

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre
  • Cold greenhouse

Notable interests:

  • Evergreen