Microcachrys tetragona (Podocarpaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Microcachrys tetragona
Evergreen shrub
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The Microcachrys tetragona plant species is found in Australia - Tasmania. It is a member of the Podocarpaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Dacrydium tetragonum.

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Latin Name:  Microcachrys tetragona
Family:  Podocarpaceae
Author:  Hook.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Mountains in the alpine and sub-alpine zones[11].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist soil and very high humidity with plenty of rain[200]. Succeeds on a north facing slope[11]. This species is fairly hardy in Britain, succeeding outdoors in all but the coldest parts of the country[200]. A slow growing plant[157]. Plants are usually dioecious but monoecious forms are sometimes found. Female plants can set fruit in the absence of a male but male plants must also be grown if fertile seed is required[11].

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