Athrotaxis cupressoides

Athrotaxis cupressoides

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Smooth Tasmanian Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae

Endemic Tasmanian conifer with a conical shape, upright branches, robust. Scales wide and flat, tight, very dark green. Height from 10 to 20m. Vulnerable species.

Classification

Conifer

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Interesting plant

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

Sizes

10 to 15m
2 to 5m

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Use in the garden

  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre
  • Cold greenhouse

Notable interests:

  • Evergreen