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  • PODOCARPUS acutifolius
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Greenway' and PODOCARPUS acutifolius
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Greenway' and PODOCARPUS acutifolius
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    PODOCARPUS acutifolius

    Commonly known as Sharp-leaved totara

    Very unusual foliage form with a dense prickly habit
     
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    • Good to know
      Ideal for a scree garden.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand (South Island)
    • Evergreen
      Prickly, sharp-pointed, yew-like leaves with a hint of bronze.
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 2m (6ft)
    • Spread
      To 2m (6ft)
    • Conifer
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Dense, very slow growing shrub. Plum shaped fruit if male and female grown.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Moist soil.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Prefers partial shsde
    • Mature Size
      to 2m (6ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        to 2m (6ft)
       
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