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PODOCARPUS

Commonly known as Alpine totara

Genus of about 100 species of dioecious, occasionally monoecious, evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs from forests, mainly in warm-temperate to tropical zones.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Rigid, linear leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long set radially around the slender shoots
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Spreading, dense, rounded shrub. Cone-like structures in late spring are followed by oblong, bright red fruits when pollinated by a male plant
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Free-fruiting female plant
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    New Zealand (South Island). Livingstone Mountains. Seed collected by G. Hutchins, County Park Nursery, Essex
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
30cm (12in)
Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  60cm (24in)
 

Buy Varieties of PODOCARPUS

PODOCARPUS acutifolius

PODOCARPUS acutifolius

Sharp-leaved totara

very unusual foliage form with a dense prickly habit

 
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PODOCARPUS angustifolius

PODOCARPUS angustifolius

narrow leaves, smooth bark.

 
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PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'

PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'

salmon-pink new growth in MAY, rich reddish-orange in winter. Slow growing

 
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PODOCARPUS elongatus 'Blue Chip

PODOCARPUS elongatus 'Blue Chip

Breede River yellowwood

startling blue new growth on this unusual and slightly tender plant with an upright habit and chubby leaves

 
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PODOCARPUS 'Golden Lady'

PODOCARPUS 'Golden Lady'

light golden foliage turning even more golden in winter

 
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PODOCARPUS henkellii

PODOCARPUS henkellii

Henkel's yellowwood

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

 
£30.00 each 
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PODOCARPUS lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

PODOCARPUS lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

(syn. Podocarpus alpinus 'Bluey') - Blue leaves with pinkish-red new growth. Female variety

 
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PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'

PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'

Buddhist pine, Kusamaki

sprials of green leaves and yellowish undergrowth

 
£18.50 each 
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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.
PODOCARPUS matudae

PODOCARPUS matudae

long, drooping leathery leaves and, on female plants an impressive array of podocarps in winter and early spring

 
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PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'

PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'

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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PODOCARPUS nubigenus 'Pendula'

PODOCARPUS nubigenus 'Pendula'

Chilean podocarp

drooping pendulous habit make this an attractive architechural tree

 
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PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'

PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'

dwarf conifer. Orange-red new growth and deep maroon purple in winter. Female variety. Will produce red berries if pollinated

 
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PODOCARPUS salignus

PODOCARPUS salignus

Willow podocarp

(Syn. chilensis) - long, shiny, dark green leaves, an excellent background foliage for flower arrangements

 
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PODOCARPUS totara 'Aureus'

PODOCARPUS totara 'Aureus'

Totara

slow growing shrub, appears rather yew-like

 
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PODOCARPUS x 'Young Rusty'

PODOCARPUS x 'Young Rusty'

bright brownish-red new growth before the leaves age to green

 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50