Lagarostrobos franklinii Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old trees

Lagarostrobos franklinii Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old treesCommonly known as the Huon or Macquarie pine, this unique conifer is actually a podocarpus, not a pine, but the name anyway. It is the sole species in the genus Lagarostrobos, which may be related to the genus Dacrydium. The wood is highly prized for its golden yellow colour, fine grain, and natural oils that resist rotting. But I'm sure no one will be growing this to harvest the wood. The Huon pine is a slow growing, but long lived tree; some living

covering the plant completely

This is a very worthwhile plant and winner of the Award of Garden Merit trophy

rock or woodland garden

Good for bonsai and railroad gardens too

nice for smaller  yards and gardens

'Fantastica' is a cross of a rich red rhododendron and the floriforous species from Japan nicknamed 'yak'

making a smaller tree over time

The growth rate is quite slow

The flowers are a clear pink

This tree will slowly grow up to 10-12 ft in height

The tree has the traditional 'Hinoki' look with attractive

then back to the bright orange-red in autumn