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A hybrid conifer from Tasmania, between Athrotaxis cupressoides and A. selaginoides, grown as an ornamental tree in cool, temperate gardens. Its key needs are cool, moist conditions and shelter from hot, dry wind.
Athrotaxis x laxifolia is a tree belonging to the genus Athrotaxis endemic to Tasmania. It is a hybrid between Athrotaxis cupressoides and Athrotaxis selaginoides.
Athrotaxis x laxifolia is endemic to Tasmania, Australia, where it grows between 1,000–1,200 m altitude, in sub-alpine and alpine woodland. One group of researchers have located nine different geographic locations for this species (5 hybrid populations and 4 single individuals). The hybrid populations were found at Mount Reid, Tyndall Range, Crooked Lake, Brumbys Creek, and Tarn Shelf, while the individuals are located at Mount Kate, Pine Lake, Wylds Craig and Lake Dobson Road.
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