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    Podocarpus alpinus

    Also Known As

    • Tasmanian podocarpus

    Plant type

    conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-4'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Podocarpus alpinus plant details

    Podocarpus alpinus is an evergreen conifer with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus alpinus

    Plant type: conifer
    Plant family: podocarpaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus alpinus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An excellent groundcover/low shrub, making a (1-4') mound (3-6' wide) with tiny, dark-olive-green, yew-like leaves. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Native to S.E. Australia and Tasmania. Similar to P. nivalis. A hardy dwarf species, forming a low, densely-branched mound or creeping carpet (1-4' mound and 3-6' wide). Narrow, dark green, yew like leaves. Suitable for a large rock garden or a ground cover. Container or landscape.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Podocarpus alpinus plant

    How to Grow Podocarpus alpinus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 6'-13'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-50'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Podocarpus 'County Park Fire'

    aka Podocarpus alpinus 'County Park Fire', Alpine Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus 'County Park Fire' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'

    aka Podocarpus alpinus 'Red Tip', Alpine Plum Yew, Alpinus Plum Yew, Red Tip Tasmanian Podocarp

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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