Podocarpus brassii — Bushy, Upright, Rounded, Dense, Low-growing, Arching

Overview

Podocarpus brassii is a bushy, upright, rounded, dense, low-growing, arching conifers in the genus Podocarpus, part of the Podocarpaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Podocarpus brassii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include low maintenance.

About

Podocarpus brassii is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to the island of New Guinea, which is divided between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Podocarpus brassii is a montane species, growing in upper montane evergreen rainforest, subalpine mossy forest, and subalpine and alpine scrubland, and sometimes in or at the edges of boggy alpine grassland, from 2,500 to 4,000 metres elevation. Podocarpus brassii var. humilis de Laub. is a shrub or small tree. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Podocarpus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Podocarpus brassii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conifers, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Upright, Rounded, Dense, Low-growing, Arching
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Podocarpus brassii

Propagation: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Podocarpus brassii?

Podocarpus brassii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Podocarpus brassii need?

Podocarpus brassii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.