What is Rimu?
Rimu, scientifically known as Dacrydium cupressinum, is a coniferous tree native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Rimu (Latin: Dacrydium cupressinum, family Podocarpaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Rimu? — PlantSage
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What is Rimu
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Rimu (Dacrydium cupressinum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Rimu safe to eat?
Rimu is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Rimu grow?
Rimu is a member of the Podocarpaceae family native to NZN and NZS. Rimu thrives in partial sun to shade, requiring moist, well-drained soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Can I grow Rimu at home?
Rimu grows best in USDA zone 8-11, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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