Phyllocladus trichomanoides 0
Author: David Don (1799-1841)Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: Phyllocladus
Synonym(s): Phyllocladus alpinus
English name: Tanekaha
Zone: New Zealand
References
- A handbook of the world's conifers 1+2, Aljos Farjon. 2010 pag. 548-550. ISBN
- Freezing resistance of New Zealand trees and shrubs, A. Sakai and P. Wardle. New Zealand Journal of Ecology 1978 Vol. 1 pag. 51-61. JStor
- Know Your New Zealand Trees, Lawrie Metcalf. 2006 pag. 28-29. ISBN
- The genus Phyllocladus (Phyllocladaceae), Hsuan Keng. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum 1978 Vol. 59(3) pag. 249-273. JStor
References for the genus
- A handbook of the world's conifers 1+2, Aljos Farjon. 2010 Vol. 1 pag. 544. ISBN
- Flora of Australia. Phyllocladus
- The genus Phyllocladus (Phyllocladaceae), Hsuan Keng. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum 1978 Vol. 59(3) pag. 249-273. JStor
- Flora of Australia. Phyllocladus
- The genus Phyllocladus (Phyllocladaceae), Hsuan Keng. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum 1978 Vol. 59(3) pag. 249-273. JStor
General specifications
Biological type: tree
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: dioecious plant that bears only either female flowers or male flowers on the same plant
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 32,8ft x 16,4ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from February until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: red
Reproduction mode: dioecious plant that bears only either female flowers or male flowers on the same plant
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 32,8ft x 16,4ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from February until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 4 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The results are erratic.
Germination references
- Seed collection and propagation guide for native trees and shrubs. Address
- Seed morphology, Anatomy and Ultrastructure of Phyllocladus L. C. & A. Rich, ex Mirb. (Phyllocladaceae (Pilg.) Bessey) in Connection with the Generic System and Phylogeny, Alexey v. T. Ch. Bobrov and Alexander P. Melikian and Elena Yu. Yembaturova. Annals of Botany 1999 Vol. 83(6) pag. 601-618. JStor
Germination references
- Seed collection and propagation guide for native trees and shrubs. Address
- Seed morphology, Anatomy and Ultrastructure of Phyllocladus L. C. & A. Rich, ex Mirb. (Phyllocladaceae (Pilg.) Bessey) in Connection with the Generic System and Phylogeny, Alexey v. T. Ch. Bobrov and Alexander P. Melikian and Elena Yu. Yembaturova. Annals of Botany 1999 Vol. 83(6) pag. 601-618. JStor
Experiences in the garden
10-07-14A Obtaining seeds from seed provider New-Zealand Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
21-08-14 Sown 150 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Terras1g.
Protocol: Autumn Strat Hum 4wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light E