Pilgerodendron uviferum

Common Name: Guaitecas Cypress

Description:
Pilgerodendron uviferum, commonly known as Guaitecas Cypress, is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer native to the cool, temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina. It features dense, scale-like foliage in a deep green shade, with small, woody cones and a naturally conical or columnar growth habit. Highly resistant to cold, frost, and moisture, this species thrives in cool, well-drained, acidic soils and prefers part shade to full sun. It is an excellent choice for temperate gardens, particularly in sheltered or moist areas, and can be used as a specimen tree, hedge, or screen. Its durable, decay-resistant timber has historically been valued for construction and boatbuilding.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–20 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Cold Hardy
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Disease Resistant
• Low Maintenance
• Tolerant of Moist Conditions

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Nothofagus cunninghamii (Myrtle Beech)
• Lagarostrobos franklinii (Huon Pine)
• Olearia phlogopappa (Daisy Bush)
• Dicksonia antarctica (Soft Tree Fern)
• Lomatia tinctoria (Guitar Plant)