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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

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Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely clothed with short, light green, needle-like leaves. A mature tree has a broad crown and eventually reaches a height of 25 m and a width of 10 m, with leaves that are now short and sharp. Dacrydium cupressinum is suited to revegetation plantings or for growing as a specimen in a large garden or park.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Native, Riparian
A large Prumnopitys ferruginea (Miro Tree) with lush, green foliage.

Prumnopitys ferruginea

Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a majestic New Zealand native tree belonging to the Podocarp family. This long lived evergreen species is renowned for its attractive dark green foliage and fleshy red seed cones that attract native birds such as kererū. Miro is a slow growing but highly valuable specimen tree that brings heritage, shade, and ecological importance to NZ gardens and landscapes. It is ideal for large properties, parks, and native revegetation projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Forestry, Native
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