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Libocedrus Species, New Zealand Cedar, Kaikawaka

Libocedrusplumosa

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Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Libocedrus (ly-boh-SED-rus)
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Species
plumosa (plum-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Dacrydium plumosum
Libocedrus doniana
Thuja doniana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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