An attractive conifer with reddish-brown bark and bright green leaves. Separate male and female flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Podocarpus macrophyllus
An attractive conifer with reddish-brown bark and bright green leaves. Separate male and female flowers.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Podocarpus |
---|---|
Species | macrophyllus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Podocarpaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
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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