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  • PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'

     AWARD
    Salmon-pink new growth in MAY, rich reddish-orange in winter. Slow growing
     
    Plant Details
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin, Hutchins, Essex, UK
    • Evergreen
      Bronze foliage in winter contrasts with new shoots in spring which start cream, changing to salmon pink and to green in summer.
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      90cm (3ft)
    • Conifer
      Female.
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Low, spreading habit.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm (3ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Patio / pot plants
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    £3.00
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