PODOCARPUS elongatus 'Blue Chip

Commonly known as Breede River yellowwood

Startling blue new growth on this unusual and slightly tender plant with an upright habit and chubby leaves
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Conifer
  • Tree
    Rounded, bushy habit, eventually becoming as wide as it is tall
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PODOCARPUS elongatus 'Blue Chip

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Particularly blue leaves in this selection
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    South Africa.
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Blue
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
Podocarpus - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
5m (16ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

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