Dacrydium biforme

Common Name:
Common name - unknown

Description:
Dacrydium biforme is a lesser-known species of conifer belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. Native to specific regions, it is a slow-growing, evergreen plant that features fine, needle-like foliage with a dense and compact growth habit. Typically found in moist, well-drained soils, this species thrives in cool to temperate climates and prefers a partly shaded to sunny position. As a hardy and adaptable plant, Dacrydium biforme is suitable for use in forest restoration projects, naturalistic gardens, or as a unique specimen in collectors' landscapes. Due to its rarity, its full horticultural potential is still being explored.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium (depending on growth habit and regional conditions)

Mature Size:

• Height: Estimated 1 – 3 metres
• Width: Estimated 1 – 2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen
• Adaptable to cool-temperate climates
• Suitable for Naturalistic and Native Gardens

Toxicity:

• Information on toxicity is limited; assume caution with pets and livestock

Companion Plants:

• Other Podocarpaceae species
• Ferns (Various species)
• Native shrubs and ground covers
• Camellias (Camellia spp.)