Alerce (Fitzroya Cupressoides) is a perennial tree in the Cupressaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Fitzroya cupressoides is a large, long-lived evergreen conifer native to the Andes of southern Chile and Argentina, known for its impressive height and reddish peeling bark.
Alerce
Fitzroya Cupressoides
Fitzroya cupressoides is a large, long-lived evergreen conifer native to the Andes of southern Chile and Argentina, known for its impressive height and reddish peeling bark.
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