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ATHROTAXIS
Conical shaped tree. Historic subject for a mild climate
Genus of 2 species and one natural hybrid of evergreen. coniferous trees restricted to mountainous areas of central and southern Tasmania, Australia, where they grow in rocky gullies, on expose ridges or around lakes.
The scented, durable wood was used before the species became too rare for cutting.
They thrive in areas with cool, humid summers.
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Good to know - conifers which predate the northern hemisphere redwoods. -
Place of Origin - Tasmania -
Conifer - whipcord-like branches
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Evergreen - scale-like leaves
Buy Varieties of ATHROTAXIS
ATHROTAXIS cupressoides >
Commonly known as: Pencil pine.
Broadly columnar and rare evergreen tree growing to 6-15 metres. Scale-like dark green leaves
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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.
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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