Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Fitzroya

Species:

Fitzroya cupressoides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers soils with high organic content