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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.
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EvergreenRigid, linear leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long set radially around the slender shoots
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically 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
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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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Additional FeaturesGood to knowFree-fruiting female plantPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew Zealand (South Island). Livingstone Mountains. Seed collected by G. Hutchins, County Park Nursery, Essex
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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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
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Buy Varieties of PODOCARPUS
PODOCARPUS acutifolius
very unusual foliage form with a dense prickly habit
PODOCARPUS angustifolius
narrow leaves, smooth bark.
PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'
salmon-pink new growth in MAY, rich reddish-orange in winter. Slow growing
PODOCARPUS elongatus 'Blue Chip
startling blue new growth on this unusual and slightly tender plant with an upright habit and chubby leaves
PODOCARPUS 'Golden Lady'
light golden foliage turning even more golden in winter
PODOCARPUS henkellii
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
PODOCARPUS lawrencei 'Blue Gem'
(syn. Podocarpus alpinus 'Bluey') - Blue leaves with pinkish-red new growth. Female variety
PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'
sprials of green leaves and yellowish undergrowth
PODOCARPUS matudae
long, drooping leathery leaves and, on female plants an impressive array of podocarps in winter and early spring
PODOCARPUS nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'
a compact dwarf shrub with a creamy-white hue all year but especially in winter. New growth is pinkish in spring
PODOCARPUS nubigenus 'Pendula'
drooping pendulous habit make this an attractive architechural tree
PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'
dwarf conifer. Orange-red new growth and deep maroon purple in winter. Female variety. Will produce red berries if pollinated
PODOCARPUS salignus
(Syn. chilensis) - long, shiny, dark green leaves, an excellent background foliage for flower arrangements
PODOCARPUS totara 'Aureus'
slow growing shrub, appears rather yew-like
PODOCARPUS x 'Young Rusty'
bright brownish-red new growth before the leaves age to green