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mountain totara

Podocarpus nivalis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Podocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Common Names: alpine totara

About this plant

A rounded, wide, dense evergreen conifer with robust, narrow dark green leaves. Can be variable in height, but never more that of 2m (6ft). Red fruits 6mm (¼ in) long, are borne on female plants

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in rich, moist soil that contains plenty of organic matter. Enjoys shelter from drying, cold winds

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe. Sow in spring in an open frame. Germination can take up to 18 months. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from upright shoots in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years