Phyllocladus species
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Updated 09/02/2010
The Celery pines are a genus of primitive conifers with tropical origins.
All our species are New Zealand natives.
Phyllocladus alpinus - Mountain Toa Toa. N.Z. native. Now considered to be a sub species of Phyllocladus asplenifolious var. alpinus.
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Phyllocladus asplenifolious var. alpinus - Mountain toa toa. Formerly Phyllocladus alpinus. N.Z. native. Grows in sub alpine and mountain forests and scrub in North and South Island at altitude of 1500 ft - 5000 ft. In Westland and Southland descends to sea level. A shrub or small tree usually from 2 - 10 metres high. Our experience shows that although growing well in our nursery it suffers from salt wind burn. Much happier growing within shelter simulating growing in the bush. 1.5 metres high x 1 metre wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 9. |
| Seedlings (Stkd) | PB 6.5 | 70 cm high | Not available this season |
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Phyllocladus asplenifolious var. alpinus 'Blue Haze' - It is a distinct blue colour - we believe there are more of these about and would like more information on this plant if anyone can help. Annual growth rate 10 cm. 1.1 m high x 50 cm wide in 5 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 9. |
| Cutting Grown (Stkd) | PB 6.5 | 70 cm high x 35 cm wide | $19.50 |
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Phyllocladus asplenifolious var. alpinus 'Cockaynes Blue' - Formerly Phyllocladus alpinus 'Cockaynes Blue'. A very noticeable and pleasant blue form which is very slow growing. Ideally suited to any small garden whether it be a rockery or a boarder. Does best in shade. Found in South Island of N.Z. 25 cm high x 35 cm wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
| Cutting Grown | 14 cm HP | 10-15 cm high | Not available this season |
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Phyllocladus glaucus - Toa Toa. N.Z. native. (This Conifer has had a name change. Now known as Phyllocladus toa toa.
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Phyllocladus toa toa - Formerly Phyllocladus glaucus. N.Z. Native. A small tapering tree, 25 to 45 ft with a trunk 30 to 40 cm in diameter. Branches stout, whorled, spreading or slightly ascending. Branchlets flattened and expanded into stiff leaf-like phylloclades. Grows in lowland & mountain forests in the North Island from Northland, southwards to Coromandel Peninsula. Sea Level to 700 metres. Recognised chiefly by its very large phylloclades which are usually a bronzy colour. This is the most striking of the three New Zealand species of Phyllocladus but is seldom seen in cultivation. As a lawn specimen it is excellent and its growth is sufficiently slow that it does not become too tall. The average height in cultivation is 15 to 20 feet tall. Although restricted to the northern part of the North Island in its natural habitat it appears to be quite hardy and grows happily in Christchurch and has never been injured by the heaviest of frosts. 2.5 metres high x 1.3 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. |
| Cutting Grown | 1.5 ltr HP | 30 cm high | $22.00 |
| Cutting Grown | 4.5 ltr HP | 30 cm high | $28.00 |
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Phyllocladus trichomanoides - N.Z. native. Celery Pine. Moderately fast growing handsome erect tree, preferring shade when young. Average soil conditions. A tall timber tree. Attractive conical shape. 6 metres high x 4 metres wide in 10 years in our Nursery/Garden. Zone 9. |
| Cutting Grown (Staked) | PB 2 | 30 cm high | Not available this season |
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