An attractive low shrub with bluish-green leaves which contrast well with the bright red fruits. Separate male & female flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Podocarpus lawrencei (f)
An attractive low shrub with bluish-green leaves which contrast well with the bright red fruits. Separate male & female flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Podocarpus |
|---|---|
| Species | lawrencei |
| Varietry | (f) |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Grafting |
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