Rimu, New zealand red pine
Dacrydium cupressinum
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Basic Information
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: dacrydium
Plant ID (slug): dacrydium-cupressinum
Numeric ID: 459
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dacrydium cupressinum is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Drink Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 153, 183]. It can be somewhat constipating[173]. A resinous substance from the young branches has been used to make an alcoholic beverage resembling spruce beer[183]. The resin is bitter but edible[173]
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dacrydium cupressinum Rimu, New zealand red pine PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Dacrydium cupressinum is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.