This coniferous tree has upright greyish trunk with whorled branches forming a pyramidal habit. It has mid-green diamond shaped leaf-like segments that are lobed and the male and female flowers appear during spring, followed by cones.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Phyllocladus trichomanoidesis naturally found in the north and south Islands of New Zealand from sea level to an altitude of 760 m growing in protected forests.

It prefers a well drained organic rich soil with reliable moisture and grows in a semi-shaded position when young, maturing in full sun and tolerates heavy frost but is drought tender.

The Celery-leaved Pine is grown for its foliage and habit. It is planted as a lawn specimen tree in parks and gardens or used along garden borders for screening. It establishes in 4 to 6 years and is long lived. This tree is suitable for protected coastal positions and low mountain regions and will tolerate dry conditions. Under cultivation the tree normally grows smaller.ID 3141

Phyllocladus(fi-lo-KLA-dus)trichomanoides(TRI-koh-man-OY-deez)

Podocarpaceae(POD-oh-kar-PAY-see-ee)
Podocarps