Patagonian cypress
Also known as: alerce
A large conical tree with peeling red-brown bark reaching a height of approximately 25m but grows considerably larger in its native habitat where it is a long-lived, slow-growing tree. The scale-like, green leaves to 6mm long are banded white and borne in threes in sprays on the large, drooping branches. Small, globose cones to 8mm across made up of nine scales ripen from green to brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- Patagonian cypress (Fitzroya cupressoides)
- Genus
- Fitzroya
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Patagonian cypress
Distribution map
Chile, Southern Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Patagonian cypress
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Patagonian cypress care guide
- Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds to prevent damage to mature branches
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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