Pencil Pine
Athrotaxis cupressoides D.Don
Athrotaxis cupressoides, known as Pencil Pine, is a species in the Cupressaceae family. It is endemic to Tasmania, Australia, and can grow as an erect shrub or tree. These trees can live over 1000 years and grow at a slow rate of about 12 mm in diameter annually.
Description
Athrotaxis cupressoides, or Pencil Pine, belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to Tasmania, Australia. It can be found as an upright shrub or a tree. This species is known for its longevity, with some trees living more than 1000 years. The growth rate is very slow, with an increase of approximately 12 mm in diameter per year.
Other common names
Tasmanian pencil pinePencil Pinepencil-pineTasmanian pencil-pine
Distribution
Global · Tasmania
Synonyms
Athrotaxis imbricataCunninghamia cupressoides
