Information for Athrotaxis selaginoides

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 83235
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:8
Type of plant - tree
Flower: unisexual, on separate branches
Fruit: glob. 2cm. cones
Foliage: narr., -12mm. long
Height in meters: 40x15

Common names for Athrotaxis selaginoides: King Billy Pine,  King Billy-pine,  King William Pine,  King William-pine, 

Athrotaxis selaginoides is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
11:   Bonsai Seed List (Hardy and Tender)
20:   Australian and New Zealand Conifer Seed List
31:   House and Container Plant Seed List
60:   Economic Timber Trees
134:   Tasmanian Natives Seed List
157:   Conifer Seed List
179:   Street Tree Seeds
190:   Trees and Shrubs For Mediterranean Climates
334:  Cupressaceae
648:  Taxodiaceae

Germination guide
Athrotaxis selaginoides seeds will usually germinate in 30-365 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Sow seeds about 1mm deep in a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 15°C.

Conifers

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