Botanical Name: Podocarpus nagi
Common Name: (same) Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape very erect, usually single-trunked tree, with spreading-drooping branches forming a distinct, narrow, pyramidal-columnar canopy Height 10'-20'(50') Spread 1/2-1/2 Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial or full sun preferred; can tolerate shade Soil moist loam preferred; tolerates poorer soils Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24): thrives in cool, humid coast Morphology: Leaves modified needles: elliptic or narrowly ovate, 1"-3" long, alternate or opposite; 1/2"-1-1/2" wide, leathery, rather sharp-pointed and stiff Flowers inconspicuous Fruit berry-like, 1/2" long, oval Propagation: stem cuttings, seed Usage: a small-scale vertical accent (narrow form); groves, container plant; often used in oriental-theme landscapes as a screen Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; can tolerate heavy irrigation if drainage is excellent Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis in heavy soils Pruning none, except to selectively tip back for more dense canopy Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Podocarpaceae Notes: |
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