About
Phyllocladus aspleniifolius, the celery top pine, is an evergreen coniferous tree from Tasmania producing flattened, celery-leaf-like phylloclades that function as leaves. A distinctive and ornamental conifer for a sheltered, sunny garden.
About the genus
Phyllocladus, the celery pines, are a small genus of evergreen conifer trees or shrubs from New Zealand, Tasmania and the southern hemisphere with two types of leaf � scale-like and flattened, celery-like phylloclades � and pinkish-red cones in early spring.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.