Libocedrus

New Zealand’s Best Libocedrus Trees

Growing colourful NZ-native trees in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• They can provide shelter and screening
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Libocedrus and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Libocedrus, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Libocedrus

1. How do care for Libocedrus

To care for Libocedrus, follow these tips:

• Plant Libocedrus in well-drained soil. They do not tolerate wet or poorly drained soil.
• Water Libocedrus regularly, especially during hot, dry weather and when young.
• Feed Libocedrus once a year in the spring with a balanced fertiliser.
• Mulch around Libocedrus plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune Libocedrus as needed to maintain its desired shape.

2. How big does Libocedrus grow to?

Libocedrus can grow to be quite large, with some species reaching heights of over 30 m. However, the average size of a Libocedrus plant will vary depending on the species or cultivar, the climate, and the growing conditions.

Here are some examples of Libocedrus species and their approximate sizes at maturity:

• Libocedrus bidwillii: 20-30 m tall and 8-12 m wide
• Libocedrus plumosa: 10-20 m tall and 5-10 m wide
• Libocedrus chevalieri: 6-10 m tall and 3-6 m wide
• Libocedrus decurrens: 20-30 m tall and 8-12 m wide
• Libocedrus papuana: 20-30 m tall and 6-10 m wide

3. What are other names for Libocedrus?

Other names for Libocedrus include:

• Cedar
• Mountain cedar
• Kawaka (Māori name for Libocedrus plumosa)
• Pāhautea (Māori name for Libocedrus bidwillii)
• New Zealand cedar

Libocedrus is a genus of five coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae. The genus is closely related to the South American genera Pilgerodendron and Austrocedrus, and the New Guinean genus Papuacedrus, all of which are sometimes included within Libocedrus.

Libocedrus trees are native to New Zealand and New Caledonia. They are typically slow-growing trees with dense foliage. Libocedrus trees are known for their durable wood, which is often used in construction and furniture making.