Overview
Podocarpus parlatorei is a bushy, upright, rounded, dense, low-growing, arching conifers in the genus Podocarpus, part of the Podocarpaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Podocarpus parlatorei 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 parlatorei 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 with evergreen foliage, making it suitable for sheltered locations with full sun or partial shade. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is a low-maintenance conifer that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings and is particularly attractive in 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 parlatorei 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 parlatorei
- 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 parlatorei?
Podocarpus parlatorei prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Podocarpus parlatorei need?
Podocarpus parlatorei 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 parlatorei hardy in the UK?
Podocarpus parlatorei 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 parlatorei?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Podocarpus genus
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- Podocarpus elatusbrown pine
- Podocarpus lawrenceimountain plum pine
- Podocarpus longefoliolatus
- Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)large-leaved podocarp
- Podocarpus neriifoliusoleander podocarp
- Podocarpus polystachyus
- Podocarpus brassii