About
Dacrydium are elegant, evergreen podocarp conifers from Southeast Asia and the Pacific, producing drooping or spreading branches with linear or scale-like leaves, giving a feathery, weeping appearance. Ornamental specimen conifers for mild, sheltered gardens and heated glasshouses.
About the genus
Dacrydium are evergreen conifers in the podocarp family (Podocarpaceae), native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with drooping or spreading branches clothed in linear or scale-like leaves, giving a feathery, weeping effect. Ornamental specimen conifers for mild, sheltered gardens and heated glasshouses.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.