How to Grow and Care for Dacrycarpus

White pine is a tall conifer endemic to lowland forests and wetlands of New Zealand. The tree is known for its longevity and height. Specimens can live for at least 600 years and many were known to reach a height of 80 m before logging became extensive. Because it's lightweight and has no odor, it was extensively used by the European settlers to make boats and boxes for butter exports. Maori would also use the wood to make vessels.

A perfect species for a bonsai specimen, Dacrycarpus imbricatus - also known as java dacryberry - is a tender conifer found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often cultivated for ornamental purposes within its native range and harvested from the wild for local use. Its fine-grained wood is considered to be of good quality and is utilized for furniture, construction, boats, tools, crafts, and other objects.