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Podocarpus totara 'Aureus'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

A large tree with thick, furrowed bark. Matures to a handsome round headed specimen. The leaves are golden-yellow though go green in the shade. Prefers soils with good moisture. Very hardy. Occurs naturally throught New Zealand, common in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forests. The fruit provides food for native birds. Suitable to use as a hedging plant.

Genus

Podocarpus

Species totara

Cultivar 'Aureus'

Common name

Golden Totara

Family name

Podocarpaceae

Place of origin

New Zealand

DETAILS

Height

12 m

Width

3 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture

Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment / Texture

Plant Type

Trees