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    PODOCARPUS
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA 'Spectrum' and PODOCARPUS x 'Blaze'
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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
    • Good to know
      Cross between P. lawrencei (Australia) and P. nivalis(New Zealand).
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Graham Hutchins, Essex, UK.
    • Evergreen
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      50cm (20in)
    • Conifer
      Female.
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Red berries in winter if pollinated
    • 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
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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    Varieties

    PODOCARPUS angustifolius
    Narrow leaves, smooth bark.
     
    2 Litre
    £15.50
    PODOCARPUS henkellii
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    South African species which has proved just as hardy as P. salignus in the last 3 winters. Extremely long and slightly curved dark green leaves. A compact growing small tree
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Availability yet to be determined
    We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
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    PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'
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    Sprials of green leaves and yellowish undergrowth
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'
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    A compact dwarf shrub with a creamy-white hue all year but especially in winter. New growth is pinkish in spring
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PODOCARPUS totara 'Aureus'
    Slow growing shrub, appears rather yew-like
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
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    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PODOCARPUS x 'Young Rusty'
    Bright brownish-red new growth before the leaves age to green
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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