Alpine Celery Pine
Phyllocladus alpinus
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Basic Information
Family: Podocarpaceae
Genus: phyllocladus
Plant ID (slug): phyllocladus-alpinus
Numeric ID: 25872
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Phyllocladus alpinus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Secondary; Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Phyllocladus alpinus Alpine Celery Pine
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