Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box' plant details
Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box' is an evergreen conifer shrub with chocolate and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: podocarpaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Patricia Cunningham
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box' plant
How to Grow Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- chocolate
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 25'-40'
Width: 15'-25'
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 30'-80'
Width: 15'-50'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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