Family Index

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Scientific Name

Athrotaxis Xlaxifolia

Family Name

CUPRESSACEAE

Common Name

Intermediate Pine

Status

Height

6.0m - 10.0m (600-1000cm)

Flowers

Fruit

Cones

Form

Tree, similar to A. cupressoides but leaves slightly spreading with apex incurved.

Municipalities

Communities

Montane Vegetation; Rainforest

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Rare; found as isolated trees near A. cupressoides or A. selaginoides.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Shady; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

This species has been cultivated in the British Isles for over 100 years and some trees have reached about 20m in height. It will withstand slightly alkaline soils but soils need to be moist, well drained and in partial or full sun. Suitable for public and domestic gardens. Not suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed cones spherical or slightly ovoid, 1.5-2cm in diameter on female plants. dry and sieve

Seed Treatment Method

Cold

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

May benefit from 6-8 weeks cold-moist stratification prior to germination. Seedling very prone to "damping off" unless stringent precautions are taken.

Germination Time

1-2 months

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

Cuttings strike fairly readily. Use tip cuttings with or without "heels" and strike in a 2:1 mix of peat moss and sand. Late summer is best time to collect. Should strike more successfully if stored in a plastic bag with sphagnum moss in the refrigerator at or about 3-4oC for 6-8 weeks prior to setting out. Bottom heat and mist is beneficial or a plastic bag over the pot. Plants grow slowly and require adequate moisture. Also grows from layers.