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Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides (Tanekaha)
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4 hours care
per year
per year
12m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides
Other names
Tanekaha, Celery pine, Phyllocladus trichomanoides
Genus
Phyllocladus Phyllocladus
Species
P. trichomanoides var. trichomanoides - P. trichomanoides var. trichomanoides is a pyramidal, evergreen, coniferous tree with smooth, grey-black bark and whorled branches bearing pinnate, leaf-like phylloclades, each with diamond-shaped segments, reddish-brown when young and mid-green when mature. Dark blue or black female cones, and clusters of catkin-like, purple male cones that ripen red then yellow, are borne in spring.
Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides is: Evergreen
Habit
Conical
Foliage
Reddish-brown in Spring; Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides (Tanekaha) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
In frost-prone areas, grow under glass in loam-based compost with leaf mould in full light with humidity. In growth, water freely & feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides
Other names
Tanekaha, Celery pine, Phyllocladus trichomanoides
Genus
Phyllocladus Phyllocladus
Species
P. trichomanoides var. trichomanoides - P. trichomanoides var. trichomanoides is a pyramidal, evergreen, coniferous tree with smooth, grey-black bark and whorled branches bearing pinnate, leaf-like phylloclades, each with diamond-shaped segments, reddish-brown when young and mid-green when mature. Dark blue or black female cones, and clusters of catkin-like, purple male cones that ripen red then yellow, are borne in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical
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Colour
Foliage
Reddish-brown in Spring; Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. trichomanoides (Tanekaha) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
In frost-prone areas, grow under glass in loam-based compost with leaf mould in full light with humidity. In growth, water freely & feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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