Huon pine
Lagarostrobus franklinii

Family: Podocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree. It is a pyramid shape and grows 20-30 m all. The leaves are very small and tightly clasp the stems. They overlap. They are light green and 1-2 mm long. Trees are separately male and female. The small cones are at the ends of branches. The female cones are at right angles to the stem.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It needs a cool climate and a moist, well drained soil. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pacific, SE Asia, Tasmania (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

It is the source of an essential oil used to flavour ice cream, confectionery and drinks.

Edible parts

Wood oil - flavouring

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed, tip cuttings or by layering.

It is very slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Macquarie pine

Synonyms

Dacrydium franklinii Hook.f.; Lepidothamnus franklinii (Hook.f.) Quinn;