About
An extremely rare, critically endangered, slow-growing, evergreen conifer from the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa, forming a narrow, columnar tree to about 20m tall with small, scale-like, grey-green foliage and rounded cones. One of the rarest trees in the world, of great importance in specialist conservation collections.
About the genus
Xerosicyos is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
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.