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PODOCARPUS
Genus of about 100 species of dioecious, occasionally monoecious, evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs from forests, mainly in warm-temperate to tropical zones.
Plant Details
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Good to know
Cross between P. lawrencei (Australia) and P. nivalis(New Zealand). -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Graham Hutchins, Essex, UK. -
Evergreen
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
ConiferFemale.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Red berries in winter if pollinated
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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)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
Podocarpus - Care Guide