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.
Category: Conifers
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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