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Rimu/Red Pine

Price

$4.00

The Rimu (Dacrydium Cupressinum) is an iconic evergreen tree with green-bronze cypress-lika foliage. The juvenile form has drooping branches which are densely clothed with short, light green, needle-like leaves. A mature tree has a broad crown and with leaves that are now short and sharp. Dacrydium cupressinum is suited to revegetation plantings or for growing as a specimen in a large garden or park. Fruit from March to May attract birds.

 

Height/Spread: 25/9m

Flowering Time: December-March

Growth Rate: Slow

 

It likes shade and cool-moist conditions.

Quantity

RETURN & REFUND POLICY

Due to the nature of live plants, we do not accept general returns.

SHIPPING INFO

We are pleased to offer nationwide shipping for our native plants. Below are our shipping guidelines and rates:

Shipping Areas & Timeframes

  • We ship across New Zealand, excluding offshore islands.

Packaging & Handling

  • Plants are carefully packed to minimize damage during transit.
  • Orders are sent in eco-friendly packaging where possible.

Shipping Costs

  • Small Orders (e.g., 8 PB2 plants, OR 24 root trainer plants, OR 4 PB5 plants) – $28 freight
  • Medium Orders (e.g., 2 cartons as above - 16 PB2’s etc or a mix) – $60 freight
  • Larger orders will be calculated by our team and we will get back to you with best estimate
  • Rural delivery may incur an additional fee.

Pick-Up Option

  • Local customers can opt for free pick-up from Okarito Nursery.

UNDERSTANDING PLANT SIZES

What Does PB Mean?
We list plant sizes using terms like PB2 or Root Trainer, which refer to the container size. PB stands for “Planter Bag,” and the number equals the volume in pints (1 PB ≈ 568ml).

  • R/T: Small, deep cells for strong roots—great for bulk/restoration.

  • PB2: Small, established, easy to plant.

  • PB5: Medium size, strong roots.

  • PB8: Larger, more mature.

  • PB12: Our biggest, for quick impact.
    Need help choosing? Just ask!

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