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Podocarpus nivalis

Alpine Totara

Plant photo of: Podocarpus nivalis
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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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.