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ConiferWith spirally arranged leaves, variable in shape. Male flowers yellow or red, female green in cone-like structures
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood 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).Pests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originWarm temperate to tropical forests
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Buy Varieties of PODOCARPUS

PODOCARPUS acutifolius
very unusual foliage form with a dense prickly habit


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 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'
distinct leaves up to six inches long with a yellowish hue when grown in full sun


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 '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
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