Chilean cedar
Also known as: Chilean arbor-vitae; Chilean incense cedar
A medium-sized columnar tree with dark grey-brown bark and dense, grey-green foliage; small ovoid cones are brown when mature
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chilean cedar (Austrocedrus chilensis)
- Genus
- Austrocedrus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chilean cedar
Distribution map
Chile, Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chilean cedar
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Chilean cedar care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers or cold frame in late winter or early spring; root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun; shelter from cold drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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