About
Microcachrys tetragona, the creeping pine, is a prostrate, evergreen coniferous shrub from Tasmania producing very small, scale-like, overlapping leaves in four ranks on slender, creeping stems. Tiny female cones produce small, fleshy, bright-red seed-covering structures when ripe. A compact and unusual conifer for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Microcachrys tetragona is a prostrate, evergreen Tasmanian conifer with very small, four-ranked, scale-like leaves on slender, creeping stems and small, berry-like seed structures. A compact and distinctive rock garden conifer.
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.