podocarp 'Guardsman'

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A shrubby conifer to about 2m with short, yew-like needles that are bright, rusty-red in spring, dark green in summer and rusty-bronze in winter. Insignificant greenish flowers may be followed by fleshy, yew-like fruit

podocarp 'Guardsman'

Scientific classification

Species
podocarp 'Guardsman' (Podocarpus 'Guardsman')
Genus
Podocarpus
Family
Podocarpaceae
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Toxicity
Conifers · Shrubs
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of podocarp 'Guardsman'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of podocarp 'Guardsman'

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podocarp 'Guardsman' care guide

Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely

Fertilizing

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, sheltered from cold, drying winds

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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