needle-leaved totara

How to Grow and Care for needle-leaved totara

needle-leaved totara · Podocarpus acutifolius
Also known as: sharp-leaved totara

Tolerant of a range of soils, but does best in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position

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Planting and Growing needle-leaved totara

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Tolerant of a range of soils, but does best in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position

How to Water needle-leaved totara?

Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for needle-leaved totara?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for needle-leaved totara?

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What Soil Is Best for needle-leaved totara?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for needle-leaved totara?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize needle-leaved totara?

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

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How to Prune needle-leaved totara?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate needle-leaved totara?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant needle-leaved totara?

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How to Care for needle-leaved totara in Winter?

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How to Plant needle-leaved totara?

Tolerant of a range of soils, but does best in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position

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How to Repot needle-leaved totara?

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How to Harvest needle-leaved totara?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of needle-leaved totara

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Attributes of needle-leaved totara

Plant typeConifers · Shrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginNew Zealand (Southern Island)

Scientific Classification

Species
Podocarpus acutifolius
Genus
Podocarpus
Family
Podocarpaceae
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