Podocarpus nivalis
(Snow Totara)
Podocarpus nivalis
(Snow Totara)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Shrub |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Mature Height: | 0.5 m |
| Mature Width: | 1 m |
| Site Condition: | Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Suitable for ground cover. Attractive to birds, insects and lizards. Flower colour: No Flowers. Foliage colour: Dark green. Fruit colour: Red. Native. Suitable restoration species. |
Podocarpus nivalis, commonly called Snow Totara, is a low growing, almost prostrate shrub found in sub alpine parts of New Zealand, although can grow at low altitude as well. It has small leathery olive-green leaves and edible red berries in the autumn. Fantastic option for a trimmed low hedge.
Habitat: Montane to alpine. Common in open tussock grassland and subalpine scrub.
Flowering: Spring [September - November]
Fruiting: Autumn [December - June]
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Flower and Fruit Months:
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
Bird Diet:
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
