Its ‘leaves’ appear similar to those of a celery plant, hence the common name.Phyllocladus aspleniifolius is a large, conical conifer in the family Podocarpaceae.

Mature cones are a distinct fleshy pink to red, with a white aril holding a hard, black, exposed seed.

[3] It will grow in all suitable habitat in Tasmania, and can also be found in smaller populations in the north and east, and as a stunted shrub in the higher altitude areas.

[2] They grow on acidic soils derived from dolerite, granite or quartzite, that is well drained and may be on boulder or scree slopes, in high rainfall areas with no marked periods of drought.

The wood of good sized trees is straight grained and dense, golden brown, and not dissimilar to yew (Taxus).

[4] The largest threat to Phyllocladus aspleniifolius is logging for its high value timber and presence in the wet sclerophyll forests that are subject to clearfell harvesting practices.