Podocarpus
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Podocarpus is a characteristic tree of the Antarctic flora, which originated in the cool, moist climate of southern Gondwana, and elements of the flora survive in the humid temperate regions of the former supercontinent. As the continents drifted north and became drier and hotter, Podocarps and other members of the Antarctic flora generally retreated to humid regions, especially in Australia and New Zealand.
The Podocarpus species that we stock prefer a well-drained soil in a sunny position, with some protection from cold winds. They need moisture whilst young but once established they will tolerate dry periods. Podocarpus totara, the most widely grown species in New Zealand is a long-lived, slow growing tree that has a dense, rounded crown, giant trunk and grows to 8 – 10m under cultivation. Podocarpus henkelii is a South African beauty which is highly prized for its exquisite 'yellow wood'.
The name is synonymous with strength and durability due to the fact that it can reach a great age and size - in the forest setting it can reach 30m. The Golden Totara (Podocarpus aurea) is a smaller, slower growing tree, very well suited to hedging, which has leaves that become a lovely golden yellow as they age.
CLICK HERE TO CLOSE MORE INFORMATION
4 LISTINGS
PAGE 1 ALL aka Totara A very attractive form of our native Totara with blue-grey needles of foliage and attractive bark. Good as a specimen in the landscape or can be trimmed to form a dense hedge. Worthy of planting and very hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen Podocarpus T Matapouri Blue Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Mountain Totara Native. A trouble free, easy care shrub that will grow almost anywhere. The drooping, arching branches have rigid, leathery foliage in shades of yellow-green. The tips of the branches will often root where they touch the ground therefore spreading on and stabilizing difficult sites. Evergreen.
Podocarpus Nivalis Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 aka Alpine totara Native. A trouble free, easy care shrub that will grow almost anywhere. The drooping, arching branches have rigid, leathery foliage in shades of yellow-green. In this case it has been trained into balls. Dense foliage that needs to be clipped to keep the Topiary in shape. Podocarpus Nivalis Ball Current Stock Height: 30cm Container: 5l ? $49.99 aka Golden Totara Native. A handsome specimen tree for sun or part shade. The stiff narrow leaves are a beautiful golden shade and complement the reddish brown bark. Slow growing, hardy and tolerant of all conditions except wet 'feet'. Height given is 10 year estimate. Evergreen.
Podocarpus Totara Aurea Current Stock Height: 130/150 cm ? Container: 7.5l ? $49.99
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 6m x 4m
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 100cm
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 50cm x 50cm
Totara were a valuable timer source in early NZ. Maori also used large specimens to craft their war canoes. The peeling bark was used for roofing material and for fashioning food baskets.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 6m x 4m
Wairere Nursery
826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: