Overview

Dacrydium araucarioides is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Dacrydium, part of the Podocarpaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dacrydium araucarioides grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen tree and woodland garden.

About

Dacrydium araucarioides, commonly known as candelabra rimu, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this tree is well suited as a specimen or for woodland gardens. It is best planted in a well-drained site and requires watering during establishment. Interest in this tree is particularly noted during spring and summer.

About the genus

Dacrydium is a genus of conifers belonging to the podocarp family Podocarpaceae. Sixteen species of evergreen dioecious trees and shrubs are presently recognized. The genus was first described by Solander in 1786, and formerly included many more species, which were divided into sections A, B, and C by Florin in 1931.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dacrydium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Dacrydium araucarioides size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, Woodland garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dacrydium araucarioides

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-resistant

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions