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.

Only on order

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