Summit Cedar, rare Tasmanian fastigate conifer
Plant Type : Plant Type : Conifer
Height : 8.5m +
Spread : 2m
Foliage : Evergreen scale-like dark green
Sun-Shade : Full to part sun
Soil Type : Prefers acid soils
Cold Hardiness : High Frost Tolerance (Down to Minus 10c)
Watering Needs : Requires cool damp position, water during dry spells.
Cut back/Prune : June for formation pruning
Scent: Fragrant foliage
Height : 8.5m +
Spread : 2m
Foliage : Evergreen scale-like dark green
Sun-Shade : Full to part sun
Soil Type : Prefers acid soils
Cold Hardiness : High Frost Tolerance (Down to Minus 10c)
Watering Needs : Requires cool damp position, water during dry spells.
Cut back/Prune : June for formation pruning
Scent: Fragrant foliage
Athrotaxis laxifolia is native to Tasmania, where it grows at 900–1,200 m altitudes. It has pine-like foliage, although it’s not a member of the Pine family. A conical shaped tree, leaves scale-like dark green. Forms a beautiful narrow conical shaped feature tree. Very rare
Japanese style gardens,an is well suited to sheltered woodland style or alpine garden or planted as a specimen tree in smaller gardens.
Pest and disease resistant.
Pest and disease resistant.
Alpine Gardens, Collectors Garden, Rainforest garden