Overview
Podocarpus lawrencei is a bushy, upright, rounded, dense, low-growing, arching conifers in the genus Podocarpus, part of the Podocarpaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Podocarpus lawrencei 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 lawrencei is a species of podocarp native throughout the Australian high country, from southern Tasmania through to the New South Wales highlands. Common names are Errinundra plum-pine and mountain plum-pine.
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 lawrencei 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 lawrencei
- 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 lawrencei?
Podocarpus lawrencei prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Podocarpus lawrencei need?
Podocarpus lawrencei 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 lawrencei hardy in the UK?
Podocarpus lawrencei 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 lawrencei?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Podocarpus genus
- Podocarpus costalis
- Podocarpus elatusbrown pine
- Podocarpus longefoliolatus
- Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)large-leaved podocarp
- Podocarpus neriifoliusoleander podocarp
- Podocarpus parlatorei
- Podocarpus polystachyus
- Podocarpus brassii