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willow-leaf podocarp

Podocarpus salignus

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Genus: Podocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae
Common Names: mañio, willow podocarp

About this plant

P. salignus is an evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of bushy, upright growth. Arching or drooping branches are well-clothed with dark, glossy willow-like leaves up to 15cm in length

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from cool, drying winds. Very graceful as mature tree. Prefers high humidIty or high rainfall climates

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years