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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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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Additional Features
Good to knowThrives in humid or high rainfall climates. Yew-like but not harmful. Wind pollinated. Male and female plants needed to produce plum-like, usually single seeded fruits with red fleshy aril at base. Genus notably resistant to honey fungus (Pfaf).
Place of originWarm temperate to tropical forests
Buy Varieties of PODOCARPUS
PODOCARPUS acutifolius
very unusual foliage form with a dense prickly habit
Gift-wrapping available
PODOCARPUS angustifolius
narrow leaves, smooth bark.
Gift-wrapping available
PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'
salmon-pink new growth in MAY, rich reddish-orange in winter. Slow growing
Gift-wrapping available
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
Gift-wrapping available
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 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
Gift-wrapping available
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
Gift-wrapping available
PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'
dwarf conifer. Orange-red new growth and deep maroon purple in winter. Female variety. Will produce red berries if pollinated
Gift-wrapping available
PODOCARPUS salignus
(Syn. chilensis) - long, shiny, dark green leaves, an excellent background foliage for flower arrangements
Gift-wrapping available
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
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