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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 with green foliage. 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
    Foliage: evergreen green
    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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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