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Podocarpus totara.


Podocarpus totara.

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A large tree with thick, furrowed bark. Matures to a handsome round headed specimen. The leaves are dull brownish green or dark green. 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  

Common name
Totara

Family name
Podocarpaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
12 m
Width
5 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.

Immaculate / Indigenous / Magnificent / Nourishment

Trees

Category
Large over 18 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.
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