Saxegothaea conspicua

Common Name: Prince Albert’s Yew

Description:
Saxegothaea conspicua, commonly known as Prince Albert’s Yew, is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina. It features fine, glossy dark green foliage arranged in a graceful, feathery pattern, giving it a soft, elegant appearance. This medium-sized tree has a naturally conical shape when young, maturing into a broad, rounded form over time. Thriving in cool, moist, well-drained soils, it prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun in temperate climates. Resistant to frost and wind, Prince Albert’s Yew is ideal for sheltered woodland gardens, feature planting, or screening. With its lush, ornamental foliage and adaptability to Melbourne’s conditions, it provides year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–20 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Sun (in cooler conditions)

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small seed cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Suitable for Screening
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• 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)