King William Pine (Athrotaxis selaginoides)

Family: Cupressaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Athrotaxis selaginoides is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool rainforests where snowfall is quite common in winter and rainfall is 1.5 - 2 metres per year. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)