Phyllocladus alpinus

Also Known As

Phyllocladus aspleniifolius var. alpinus
Mountain Celery Pine
Mountain Toatoa

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-30'
W: 5'-20'

planting zones

7b-10a

Phyllocladus alpinus plant details

Phyllocladus alpinus is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllocladus alpinus

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllocladus alpinus

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phyllocladus means "leaf branches", a good description of the foliage of this attractive shrub which has leaf-like branchlets (like tiny maidenhair fern fronds) rather than true leaves. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Sage green flattened leaves on upright branches look suspiciously like a living fossil. Perfect in a container to be appreciated at close range. 6 feet tall with patience.