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Libocedrus plumosa New Zealand cedar | Kawaka

This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.
Easy germination from fresh seeds. Uncertainties found with sowing to germination timeframe and long-term storage.
Moderate.
Cones and seeds mature in March (~ 1 year after cone initiation).(1)
Seeds do not store well.(2)
Around 4-8 months to first germination.(3)
Cool-moist stratification for 2 months(2) (stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination.)
Easily germinates from fresh seeds.(3)
Not tolerant to severe frosts.(3)
Germination, seed storage, and vegetative propagation needs further investigation.
Information about the native seed profiles
All species names are in the following order: scientific name, common name, and Māori name. Names may vary by region. We have tried to use the most common names across New Zealand.
We have sourced photos from different websites and creators. We have used the images under different licences. These include Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses. For Libocedrus plumosa, the image details are:
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Photo by (c) Joe Dillon – some rights reserved (CC BY)
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The basis for each seed profile is a literature review carried out by Scion. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service commissioned and worked on the review to produce a native seed catalogue. The full seed catalogue is on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website.
Tomlinson, P B; Takaso, T; Cameron, E K (1993) Cone development in Libocedrus (Cupressaceae)—phenological and morphological aspects. American Journal of Botany 80, 649–659.
Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Libocedrus plumosa. Accessed 17 October 2024.