Genus Lagarostrobus is a group of evergreen trees that are native to Australia and New Zealand. The genus was formerly known as Nothofagus and was later revised to include several species that were previously recognized as Fagus. There are several synonymous names for the genus Lagarostrobus, including Dacrydium, Dacrycarpus, and Podocarpus. These names were used to describe the genus during earlier taxonomic revisions. However, Lagarostrobus is the currently recognized name for the genus, and it includes several important timber trees such as the Huon pine and the kahikatea. The trees are characterized by their conical shape and needle-like leaves, and they grow in cool temperate regions.