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Libocedrus uvifera - (D.Don.)Pilger.

Common Name
Family Cupressaceae
USDA hardiness 6-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Moist and boggy areas, especially near the sea, growing with Drimys and Nothofagus betuloides and not forming pure stands, from Tierra Del Fuego north to latitude 40°south[69, 139].
Range S. America - Argentina, Chile.
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Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Libocedrus uvifera


Libocedrus uvifera

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Libocedrus uvifera is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Pilgerodendron uvifera.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Repellent  Wood

The wood is said to act as a deterrent to insects[1]. Wood - hard, very durable, light. Used for construction, furniture, boats etc[46, 61, 139].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a sheltered position in a good deep soil that is rich in humus[1]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. A slow-growing tree, it requires high humidity and protection from cold drying easterly winds[200]. It requires very constant high rainfall except in the slightly drier Argentinean part of its range[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold greenhouse in late winter. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

SOUTHERN AMERICA: Argentina (Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego), Chile (Aisén del General Carlos Ibañez del Campo, Los Lagos, Magallanes)

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Libocedrus bidwillii Tree20.0 7-10 SLMHSNM002
Libocedrus plumosaKawakaTree9.0 7-10 SLMHSNM002

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(D.Don.)Pilger.

Botanical References

1169200

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