How tall does Dacrydium cupressinum grow?

Dacrydium cupressinum trees are large conifers that typically grow to heights of 30-50 meters, with some specimens reaching over 60 meters.

What kind of soil does Dacrydium cupressinum prefer?

Dacrydium cupressinum prefers well-drained, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. It does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.

Is Dacrydium cupressinum poisonous to pets or humans?

No, Dacrydium cupressinum is not known to be toxic to pets or humans.

How often should I water a Dacrydium cupressinum tree?

Water Dacrydium cupressinum regularly, especially when young or during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.

Can Dacrydium cupressinum be grown indoors?

Dacrydium cupressinum is a large tree best suited for outdoor cultivation in suitable climates. It is not typically grown as an indoor houseplant.

RimuDacrydium cupressinum

Also known as New Zealand Red Pine · Red Pine

Category: Foliage, Ornamental
Type: Tree
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect young trees from intense midday sun.
Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.
Temperature: Thrives in temperate climates. Protect from hard frosts when young.
Habitat: Outdoor

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu, is a large coniferous tree native to New Zealand, recognized for its reddish-brown bark and weeping foliage.

Rimu - (Dacrydium cupressinum) - Foliage, Ornamental - Tree — Photograph © iandeas · CC-BY-NC

Rimu Care Summary

At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect young trees from intense midday sun.

70% intensity

Water

Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.

60% intensity

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

50% intensity

Temperature

Thrives in temperate climates. Protect from hard frosts when young.

50% intensity

Ideal range: 10-25 °C

Humidity

Outdoor

50% intensity

Fertilizer

Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

30% intensity

Rimu Toxicity

Safety information from plant toxicity data

Toxicity details for Rimu
Attribute	Value
Toxic for humans	No 0/5 intensity
Toxic for pets	No 0/5 intensity
Edible	No

Rimu Quick Facts

Key traits and growing stats from plant data

Plant Type: Tree
Plant Category: Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type: Ground, Garden
Plant Environment: Outdoor
Lifespan: Perennials
Plant Height: 30-50 m
Spread: 10-15 m
Tall Or Wide: Tall
Growth Rate: Slow
Dormancy: None
Leaf Color: Green
Leaf Type: Scale-like

Care guide for Rimu

Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data

Water

Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.

Pruning

Minimal pruning is required. Remove dead or damaged branches. Prune lightly to shape if necessary.

Propagation

Best propagated from seed sown in autumn or spring. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood in summer.

Repotting

Not typically repotted as it is a large tree. Young plants in containers should be repotted every 2-3 years into a larger pot.

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RimuDacrydium cupressinum

Also known as New Zealand Red Pine · Red Pine

Category: Foliage, Ornamental

Type: Tree

Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect young trees from intense midday sun.

Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistent soil moisture. Reduce watering in winter.

Temperature: Thrives in temperate climates. Protect from hard frosts when young.

Habitat: Outdoor

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu, is a large coniferous tree native to New Zealand, recognized for its reddish-brown bark and weeping foliage.

Attribute

Value

Toxic for humans

0/5 intensity

Toxic for pets

0/5 intensity

Edible

Taxonomic classification of Rimu
Rank	Name
Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Tracheophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Podocarpaceae
Genus	Dacrydium
Species	Dacrydium cupressinum

Rank

Name

Kingdom

Plantae

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Podocarpaceae

Genus

Dacrydium

Species

Dacrydium cupressinum

RimuDacrydium cupressinum