Dacrydium cupressinum
Dacrydium cupressinum Sol. ex G.Forst.
Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as New Zealand red pine, is an evergreen conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and grows on the North, South, and Stewart Islands. The tree typically reaches 35 meters in height but can grow up to 60 meters tall, with a trunk up to 2 meters in diameter. It is dioecious, with separate male and female trees. Rimu is New Zealand's most common native conifer, with a lifespan estimated at 600–800 years, and potentially up to 1,200 years.
Description
Dacrydium cupressinum is a member of the Podocarpaceae family and is found in New Zealand's North, South, and Stewart Islands. It is a tall evergreen tree that can grow up to 60 meters in height with a trunk diameter of up to 2 meters. The species is dioecious, with male and female trees producing separate cones. Rimu is the most common native conifer in New Zealand and can live for several centuries, with some individuals reaching an age of up to 1,200 years.
Distribution
Global · New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Thalamia cupressinaDacrydium cupressiforme