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Image of Fitzroya cupressoides
X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
Altitude: 300-900 m. 03 21, 2007
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| Species: | Fitzroya cupressoides (Molina) I.M.Johnst. | |
| Family: | Cupressaceae |  |
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| Chilean Name: | Alerce | |
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| Record: | 0797 |
| About 1 Fitzroya in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 3 Cupressaceae in Chile and 3 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 50 m. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Fitzroya cupressoides X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Tree
Height: 50 m.
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Image of Fitzroya cupressoides X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Fitzroya cupressoides X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Timber
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Image of Fitzroya cupressoides X Region, Alerce Costero, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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More photos (9) of Fitzroya cupressoides (Molina) I.M.Johnst. available here |
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More species from the same Cupressaceae family in our data base: Austrocedrus chilensis (Ciprés de la cordillera / Cedro) Fitzroya cupressoides (Alerce) |