About
This large evergreen tree, up to 30m high in its native environment, with a conical habit when young, and linear, flat, glossy dark green leaves to 2.5cm long, positioned radially around the stems. Male cones are small, and held in hanging clusters; seed cones are long, upright, reddish or purple maturing to brown, and remain on the tree for several years.
About the genus
Nothotsuga includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid to neutral soil, in full sun or part shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free