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Austrocedrus chilensis

Chilean cedar

A medium-sized columnar tree with dark grey-brown bark and dense, grey-green foliage; small ovoid cones are brown when mature

Other common names
Chilean arbor-vitae
Chilean incense cedar
Synonyms
Libocedrus chilensis
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver Brown
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Cupressaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Austrocedrus are columnar, evergreen conifers with flat sprays of tiny scale-like leaves, and insignificant flowers followed by small cones. Grown for the distinctive habit and foliage

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Chile, Argentina

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun; shelter from cold drying winds

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers or cold frame in late winter or early spring; root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Pruning Group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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