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    Athrotaxis cupressoides

    Also Known As

    • Pencil Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-65'
    • W: 5'-20'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Athrotaxis cupressoides plant details

    Athrotaxis cupressoides is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Athrotaxis cupressoides

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 65 FT - tall
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Athrotaxis cupressoides

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Athrotaxis cupressoides plant

    How to Grow Athrotaxis cupressoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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