Prince Albert's Yew
Saxegothaea conspicua
- Native to:
- Argentina, Chile
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Podocarpaceae
- Genus:
- Saxegothaea
- Species:
- Saxegothaea conspicua
- USDA Symbol:
- SACO35
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic. Seeds benefit from cold stratification and may require patience.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI