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FITZROYA
Commonly known as Alerce cypress, Patagonian cypress
Coniferous tree or shrub
Possibly the second oldest species on earth(after bristlecone pine).
Threatened by illegal logging and habitat destruction including burning.
Genus of one species of evergreen, monoecious or dioecious, coniferous tree or shrub found in limited areas of forest in Chile and Argentina.
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Evergreen
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Conifer
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Additional Features
Good to knowSimilar in appearance to junipers. Rare because of overfelling and habitat loss.
Place of originLimited areas of Chile and Argentina.
Buy Varieties of FITZROYA
FITZROYA cupressoides
Alerce cypress, Patagonian cypress
large graceful drooping branches on this spectacular and architechural conifer.Small nine scaled cones
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
