PILGERODENDRON uviferum

A rare slow growing and erect Chilean tree which is perfectly hardy in the UK. Enjoys growing on a damp or boggy soil
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Green shoots produce wedge-shaped to broadly lance-shaped leaves to 5mm (¼in) long with fine, tapered points, whitish green on the inner side, dark green on the outer
  • Height
    To 6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    To 2m (6½ft)
  • Conifer
    Slow-growing shrub or small tree. Thin bark, peeling in strips. Female cones are reddish brown to 12m (½in) long, males slightly smaller.
  • Tree
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun

PILGERODENDRON uviferum

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Cones are produced, attractively, at the tips of the branchlets
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Southern Chile, southern Argentina (Andes and Tierra del Fuego)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Wet or boggy soil
  • Tree Shape
    Conical
to 6m (20ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 2m (6½ft)
 

Useful extras...

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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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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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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™.
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