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Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43]

Also Known As

  • Alpine Totara

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43] plant details

Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43] is an evergreen conifer shrub with bronze and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43]

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, winter interest, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43]

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The hardiest of the podocarps, this alpine totara, a Univeristy of California at Santa Cruz collection from Mt. Ruapehu on New Zealand's North Island, is a small, bushy shrub, slow-growing to 3 ft tall and up to 6 ft wide, with dense, needle-like, green foliage that turns an exquisite bronze in winter. Happy growing over walls or banks -- even in containers, in sun to shade where soil is well-drained. Summer drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43] plant

How to Grow Podocarpus nivalis [UCSC 75.43]

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
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