Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Podocarpaceae

Genus:

Dacrycarpus

Species:

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in swampy areas and riverbanks