Athrotaxis selaginoides King William pine (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Athrotaxis selaginoides
King William pine
Evergreen tree
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The Athrotaxis selaginoides plant species is found in Australia - S.W. Tasmania It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as King William pine. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. gunneana. Cunninghamia selaginoides.

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Latin Name:  Athrotaxis selaginoides
Common Name:  King William pine
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  D.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Cool rainforests where snowfall is quite common in winter and rainfall is 1.5 - 2 metres per year[167].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sheltered position in a rich moist soil[1]. Plants are not very hardy in most areas of Britain, though they succeed outdoors in the south and west of the country, producing fertile seed in W. Britain[200]. A very slow growing species[167], trees can succeed in the southern part of Britain but the best growth is found in wetter areas such as Cornwall and Ireland[185].

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