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