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PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'
Commonly known as Alpine totara
A compact dwarf shrub with a creamy-white hue all year but especially in winter. New growth is pinkish in spring
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Evergreen
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
Podocarpus - Care Guide
60cm (24in)
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