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    PODOCARPUS nubigenus 'Pendula'
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    PODOCARPUS nubigenus 'Pendula'

    Commonly known as Chilean podocarp

    Drooping pendulous habit make this an attractive architechural tree
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      The Chilean equivalent of the New Zealand P. totara and almost indistinguishable
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Southern Chile, southwestern Argentina
    • Evergreen
      Yew-like, dark green, narrow, pointed leaves about 2cm (¾in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      15m (50ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Conifer
    • Tree
      Dioecious, slow-growing tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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