Dacrydium Species, Red Pine, Rimu

Dacrydiumcupressinum

Genus
Dacrydium (dak-RY-dee-um)
Species
cupressinum (koo-PRESS-in-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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