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    • Photo of Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box' by Patricia Cunningham

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    Podocarpus alpinus 'Chocolate Box'

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    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

    Oooh Podocarps! Jewel-like conifer, 3 ft of densely held, shiny, abreviated needles, glossy green in summer, deepening to dark mahogony in winter, and in new growth. Fabulous in container or garden. Average soil conditions; bright light best; avoid prolonged drought. Stunning with other "rusty" party-goers. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 6'-13'

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    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-50'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Podocarpus 'County Park Fire'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus 'County Park Fire' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'

    aka Podocarpus alpinus 'Red Tip', Alpine Plum Yew, Alpinus Plum Yew, Red Tip Tasmanian Podocarp

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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