Athrotaxis selaginoides (King William Pine)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Athrotaxis |
| Species | selaginoides |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Western Tasmania |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Height | 30 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A conical crown that is rounded at the top. |
| Propagation | Propagate through cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Mountain tops at moderate altitudes. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is fissured and red-brown, exfoliating in long shreds. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves 1-3 cm, outer surface is bright green, and with 2 blue-white stomatal bands on the inner surface. |
| Fruit Description | Cones are 20-30 mm in diameter, lustrous green, becoming orange-brown. |
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