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    Austrocedrus chilensis

    Also Known As

    • Libocedrus chilensis
    • Chilean Incense Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Austrocedrus chilensis plant details

    Austrocedrus chilensis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Austrocedrus chilensis

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: peeling bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Austrocedrus chilensis

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A remarkably beautiful species ... making a small columnar tree? whose flattened branchlets are ?Beautifully moss or fern-like in their divisions.? (Hillier); prefers cool summers and moist, well-drained soils. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Lovely, drought adapted tree with somewhat weeping branches of light green cast in blue and a narrow, upright form, to 50 ft tall x 15 ft wide, keeps its columnar shape until quite old when the crown may broaden at the top. Bark is orange to darker brown and peels in narrow strips. This high elevation collection from about 4500 ft indicates cold hardiness of close to 0F, USDA zone 7, if provided bright light and good drainage. Reminiscent of our own native incense cedar, Calocedrus decurrens.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Austrocedrus chilensis plant

    How to Grow Austrocedrus chilensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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