Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Plum Pine’
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Low spreading shrub to small tree. Evergreen. Growth rate slow. Use for rockeries, tub and specimen planting. Dioecious. Full sun to part shade. Very frost hardy. Not drought tolerant. Most soils. Ripe seed supported on crimson fleshy ‘fruit’. Features: Tasmanian Bush Tucker – edible berries.
Feature Codes: (D)HIfJKdNPQ
Seeds per gram:
Out of stock
Description
| Origin |
NSW, Vic, Tas |
| Form: |
Prostrate ground cover to small shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
20cm to 1.2m |
| Width (typical): |
2.0 – 4.0m + |
| Growth rate: |
Slowish |
| Uses: |
Rockeries, large pots, banks. |
| Soil type: |
Well drained rich soils |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Requires summer water |
| Flowering time: |
Fruiting summer to autumn. No flowers |
| Pruning: |
Not required but can cut back if needed. |
|
Can be clipped into a very good low hedge |
| Features: |
Very good weed suppressant. |
|
Great between rocks in rockeries. |
| Edible: |
Red fruit in autumn – edible |
