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Saxegothea conspicua

Also Known As

Saxegothaea conspicua
Prince Albert Yew

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Saxegothea conspicua plant details

Saxegothea conspicua is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxegothea conspicua

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: rare, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxegothea conspicua

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive and very unusual, this large shrub/small tree from the Chilean Andes is as interesting (connecting link between Podocarpus and Araucaria) as handsome with drooping branches clothed in dark-green yew-like needles. S/M

By: Forestfarm

From what’s left of the dense forests of Chile’s Patagonia, this bridge between the families Podocarpaceae and Araucariaceae is not only botanically interesting, it is a fantastic addition to the garden. Small tree, to 10 ft or so tall, with a loose habit (much like the boys who sport PA’s). Best in a somewhat moist situation with high shade or morning sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7b.

By: Cistus Nursery

Prince Albert Yew. Quite a good conifer allied to Yews but hailing from Chile. This makes very attractive trees in the wild and is fairly slow growing. The bark is good being a flaking purplish brown and looks perfect with the rich green needled foliage. Best in a mild garden and does fine in much of the Puget Sound with the many sheltered woodlands.