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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. 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
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
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
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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