Diselma archeri

Common Name:
Archer's Mountain Cypress

Description:
Diselma archeri, commonly known as Archer's Mountain Cypress, is a rare, slow-growing evergreen conifer endemic to the alpine and subalpine regions of Tasmania. It forms a compact, bushy shrub with fine, scale-like foliage that ranges from bright green to bronze in colder months. This hardy species thrives in cool, moist, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun to part shade. Resistant to harsh weather conditions, including frost, it is an excellent choice for rock gardens, alpine plantings, and cool-climate gardens. Its dense, rounded habit makes it a valuable ornamental plant for those seeking a unique and resilient addition to their landscape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 – 2 metres
• Width: 1 – 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Disease Resistant
• Evergreen
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Tasmanian Waratah (Telopea truncata)
• Mountain Pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)
• Native Heath (Epacris spp.)
• Myrtle Beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii)
• Alpine Grasses and Ferns