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    PODOCARPUS
    PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'
    PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'
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    PODOCARPUS 'Red Embers'

    Dwarf conifer. Orange-red new growth and deep maroon purple in winter. Female variety. Will produce red berries if pollinated
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Can be trimmed lightly in spring to encourage new growth
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Yew-like foliage
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      80cm (32in)
    • Spread
      80cm (32in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Irregularly shaped conifer. Produces yew-like berries if pollinated.
    • 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
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      80cm (32in)
      		 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        80cm (32in)
      		  
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    Hedging - Box Alternatives
    Podocarpus - Care Guide
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