Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

Also Known As

Kahikatea

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 50'-150'
W: 15'-40'

planting zones

9a-11

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides plant details

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 150 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

By the time the mature, dark-green, cypress-like foliage has developed, this little-known and underused Podocarpus relative has become a handsome narrowly conical 15-25' shrub/tree for damp or even wet areas. S/M-W