About
Dacrydium cupressinum, the red pine or rimu, is the most iconic of all New Zealand conifers � a graceful, weeping, evergreen tree with drooping branchlets clothed in overlapping, scale-like, dark-green leaves, eventually forming a broad crown. Red pine timber is highly prized in New Zealand. A beautiful ornamental specimen for a mild, moist, sheltered garden.
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.