Growing Guide
Rimu grows throughout New Zealand, in the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island/Rakiura. This species is common in lowland and montane forest. Rimu is a major constituent of lowland forests, often towering well above the canopy of broadleaved trees.
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Propagation: The seed germinates readily with no special treatment.
Sow directly on a firm bed of seed raising mix and cover lightly with mix.
It will take several months before seedlings appear.
In some parts of the country the bright red fleshy cones and seed form a major part of the diet of birds and introduced mammals.
Seed production varies considerably from year to year and is often interrupted before the seed is ripe.
Look out for seeds to collect in February through to July.
Zone 1 - Cool
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 2 - Temperate
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 3 - Subtropical
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
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