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Podocarpus nivalis.
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
Podocarpus
Species
nivalis.
Cultivar
Alpine Totora
Podocarpaceae
New Zealand
DETAILS
50 cm
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types
Soil must be well drained
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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