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Podocarpus nivalis.
Low growing, almost prostrate shrub found in sub alpine parts of New Zealand, although can grow at low altitude as well. It has wide spreading branches which often form roots at the tips, thus helping to stabilise steep alpine slopes.It has small leathery olive-green leaves and red berries in the autumn. Very hardy, avoid very dry sites.
Genus
Podocarpus
Species
nivalis.
Cultivar
Common name
Alpine Totora
Family name
Podocarpaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants