Nothotsuga longibracteata
A 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
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid to neutral soil, in full sun or part shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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