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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow February/March in a cool greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts[78]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, 7 - 10cm long in early autumn (October), in sandy soil in a cold frame. Leave for 12 months[78].

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