PODOCARPUS matudae
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PODOCARPUS matudae
Long, drooping leathery leaves and, on female plants an impressive array of podocarps in winter and early spring
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
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Good to know
Syn. P. reichei. Suitable for a mild, moist woodland setting or a specimen in a sheltered site.To about 3m (10ft) in 10 years -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico -
EvergreenJuvenile leaves are long, narrow, bright green to 15cm (6in) x 2cm (¾in). Adult leaves are 4-9cm (1½-3½in) x 1.7cm (½in)
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Conifer
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TreeStraight-trunked tree with greyish bark
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Podocarpus - Care Guide
