About
Pilgerodendron uviferum, the alerce or Chilean false cypress, is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer from southern South America producing scale-like foliage on flattened branchlets arranged in horizontal sprays. An ornamental and architectural conifer for a sheltered, moist garden in a mild climate.
About the genus
Pilgerodendron are slow-growing, evergreen conifers from southern South America with scale-like foliage on flattened branchlets. Grown as ornamental specimen conifers in sheltered, moist gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.