Lagarostrobus franklinii Huon pine (Podocarpaceae) Evergreen tree

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Lagarostrobus franklinii
Huon pine
Evergreen tree
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The Lagarostrobus franklinii plant species is found in Australia - S. and W. Tasmania. It is a member of the Podocarpaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Huon pine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Dacrydium franklinii. Hook.

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Latin Name:  Lagarostrobus franklinii
Common Name:  Huon pine
Family:  Podocarpaceae
Author:  (Hook.)Quinn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of rivers and swampy flats to 750 metres[11, 167].

General Uses: The essential oil (see above) is also used in medicinal soaps, toilet water, as a preservative in casein paints etc[46, 61, 156]. Wood - fairly hard, straight grained, light, soft, strong, aromatic. It is very durable, containing a strongly scented resin that repels insects. Used for construction, furniture etc[61, 156, 167].

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