Overview
Podocarpus ekmanii is a bushy, upright, rounded, dense, low-growing, arching conifers in the genus Podocarpus, part of the Podocarpaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Podocarpus ekmanii 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 ekmanii is a cultivar of the Podocarpus genus, which includes evergreen shrubs and trees with leaves typically arranged in two ranks. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright, and dense habit, making it a low-growing and rounded plant. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for chalk, clay, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Its evergreen foliage provides interest through spring and summer.
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 ekmanii 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 ekmanii
- 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 ekmanii?
Podocarpus ekmanii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Podocarpus ekmanii need?
Podocarpus ekmanii 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.
Is Podocarpus ekmanii hardy in the UK?
Podocarpus ekmanii has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Podocarpus ekmanii?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Podocarpus genus
- Podocarpus costalis
- Podocarpus elatusbrown pine
- Podocarpus lawrenceimountain plum pine
- Podocarpus longefoliolatus
- Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)large-leaved podocarp
- Podocarpus neriifoliusoleander podocarp
- Podocarpus parlatorei
- Podocarpus polystachyus
