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Podocarpus totara 'Aureus'

Podocarpus totara 'Aureus'

Genus: Podocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae

About this plant

An evergreen tree, usually to around 6m high in UK conditions, though may be up to 12m. Peeling, reddish-brown bark and yew-like foliage, with narrow, pointed leaves that are bright yellow-green in full sun

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Tolerates a range of conditions, but prefers humus-rich, moist but well drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position

Pruning

No pruning required, though may be trimmed as a hedge

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower Borders

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years