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Podocarpus totara

Also Known As

  • Tōtara

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 12'-100'
  • W: 12'-70'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Podocarpus totara plant details

Podocarpus totara is an evergreen conifer tree. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus totara

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Mature size: 12 FT - 70 FT - wide, 12 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus totara

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ideal as a hedge plant (Metcalf), this handsome slow-grower can be grown as a 9-12' hedge plant or allowed (over much time) to become a 30' tree; the wood was highly valued by the Maoris for canoes & carving. S/M

Gardening facts about Podocarpus totara plant

How to Grow Podocarpus totara

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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