Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Podocarpaceae

Genus:

Lagarostrobos

Species:

Lagarostrobos franklinii

USDA Symbol:

DAFR5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Native to wet, fire-protected riparian and rainforest habitats in Tasmania where fire is naturally excluded.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers cool, temperate rainforest environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Germination can be slow and erratic. Seeds require cold stratification and consistently moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI