Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream'
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Find Out MoreCommon Name
Willow Podocarp
Family
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Podocarpus can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with spirally arranged leaves which may be linear or narrowly lanceolate. Found in the wild in Chile where conversion from natural to plantation forest has seen a substantial decline in the population size and distribution.
Details
Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' is a slow-growing dwarf conifer to around 60cm high. It has a branching habit and dense foliage of small green yew-like leaves with cream-coloured margins. New leaves are tinted pink when young.
Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green/Cream
Ultimate Height: 60cm.
Pot Size: 3 and 10 litre.
Special Attributes: Makes a great accent plant for the garden landscape.