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Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' (m/v)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' (m/v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Podocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing dwarf conifer to around 60cm high, with a branching habit and dense foliage of small green yew-like leaves with cream-coloured margins. New leaves are tinted pink when young

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Tolerates a range of conditions, but prefers humus-rich, well drained soil, in full sun or light, open shade

Pruning

No pruning required, though may be shaped or trimmed as low hedging if desired

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsBordersConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years