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Podocarpus totara

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Totara, Totara Tree, Totara Plant, Totara Hedge, Tōtara Tree

Podocarpus totara, otherwise known as the Tōtara tree, is an iconic, NZ native tree featuring needle-like, green foliage. It grows with a broad and spreading habit to eventually reach 20 m tall and 10 m wide. Podocarpus totara are commonly included in a mixed planting in a large garden, used in native plantings, or grown as a specimen.

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The average plant height is 100 cm
$29.33
The average plant height is 100 cm
$33.74
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:20.00 m
Spread:10.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Forestry, Formal, Japanese, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known asTotara, Totara Tree, Totara Plant, Totara Hedge, Tōtara Tree

Podocarpus totara Details

Podocarpus totara, otherwise known as the Tōtara tree, is an iconic, NZ native tree featuring needle-like, green foliage. Trees are either male or female with the female trees having bright red, berry-like fruit in autumn. Male trees do not bear fruit. It grows with a broad and spreading habit to eventually reach 20 m tall and 10 m wide, and can be included in a medium sized garden due to its slow growth rate. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of mild drought, frost, cool climates, some wind, and coastal environments. Podocarpus totara are commonly included in a mixed planting in a large garden, used in native plantings, or grown as a specimen.

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5 from 2 customers
Melanie White - Auckland

Well packed, strong & heathy plants, and we got them 2 days after we ordered.

Margaret Ross - Hawke's Bay

Amazing plants at a great price

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