"Huon Pine"
This beautiful slow growing but long lived conifer is native to Tasmania.
It grows in moist soils in high rainfall areas.
It is slow growing, but very long lived
Before being protected, it was used to make highly sought after furniture.
The female plant with its long weeping branches is more attractive than the male plant.
Young plants need to be staked for many years.
Given the right cool and moist conditions, it will be a talking point in the garden or patio pot.
