podocarp 'Young Rusty'

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A dwarf, slow-growing conifer of bushy habit reaching to over 1m tall and 1.3m wide. The bronzed green foliage turns a rusty brown colour in winter and has bright red-orange tips in spring. This female form fruits well with the seed borne in a red receptacle

podocarp 'Young Rusty'

Scientific classification

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

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of podocarp 'Young Rusty'

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podocarp 'Young Rusty' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from cool, drying winds

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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