Iconic Patagonian conifer with stiff overlapping scale-like dark green leaves on horizontal whorled branches. Eventually reaches 40 m with characteristic candelabra silhouette.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–9 | −17.8 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 7–8 | −12 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–4 | −10 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to the Andean foothills of southern Chile and Argentina
- WARNING: IUCN listed as Endangered — wild populations severely reduced by historical logging, modern volcanism, and fire; source only nursery-propagated trees
- Edible large seeds (piñones) — important traditional food of the Pewenche / Mapuche people
- Slow growing but very long lived (1,000+ years recorded) — site for the very long term
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