Conifer Database - corbassonii

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Agathis corbassonii

Agathis corbassonii, first described in 1969 by David de Laubenfels (born 1925) is commonly known as Kaori rouge, or Corbasson kauri.

Description. Corbasson kauri is a medium-sized to large evergreen coniferous species of tree which will grow to mature height of (120 feet (40 m) tall. The leaves are in decussate opposite pairs, 1.8 to 2.8 inches (4.5 - 7 cm) long (up to 4.5 inches / 11 cm long on young plants) and 0.24 to 0.44 inch (6 - 11 mm) broad. The seed cones are globose, 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, disintegrating at maturity to release the winged seeds which are in the form of a an oblong nut 0.6 inch (15 mm) long by 0.4 inch (10 mm) wide.

Agathis corbassonii
natural range of Agathis corbassonii

Distribution. this species is native to New Caledonia, where it occurs scattered throughout the north and center of the island at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,200 feet (300 - 700 m). It is threatened by habitat loss.




Agathis corbassonii

Agathis corbassonii

Agathis corbassonii



HORTICULTURAL STATUS:RHS Registered
COLOR:Light Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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