Podocarpus nivalis
Alpine Totara
Description
Alpine totara is versatile evergreen shrub. It is native to New Zealand. It has dark green needles with a bluish sheen. It does well in both full sun and shade situations. It is great for cascading over a wall.It is an excellent filler plant. Once established, it tolerates considerable drought and can go through a typical summer without additional water. Occasionally it produces a few bright red fruit. It turns yellow in hot summers.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.