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Beginner
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8m
max. spread |
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Podocarpus salignus
Other names: Podocarpus chilinus, Willow-leaf podocarp, Willow podocarp, Manio
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Genus: Podocarpus
Species: P. salignus - P. salignus is a mid-sized evergreen conifer with drooping branches bearing dark, glossy willow-like leaves.
Podocarpus salignus is: Evergreen
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Bushy, Spreading, Weeping
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Podocarpus salignus (Willow-leaf podocarp) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil. Prefers a humid climate and non-alkaline soil. Needs protection from cold dyring winds.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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