Podocarpus nivalis

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Alpine Totora, Mountain Tōtara, Snow Totara

Podocarpus nivalis, commonly known as Alpine Totora, Mountain or Snow Tōtara, is a NZ native shrub grows with a prostrate habit. It has small, leathery, olive-green leaves held on spreading branches and typically grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide. Podocarpus nivalis is commonly used as a groundcover, grown in alpine environments, or planted to help stabilise a bank.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Alpine Totora, Mountain Tōtara, Snow Totara

Podocarpus nivalis Details

Podocarpus nivalis, commonly known as Alpine Totora, Mountain or Snow Tōtara, is a NZ native shrub grows with a prostrate habit. It has small, leathery, olive-green leaves held on spreading branches that will often take root where they contact the soil. Small, green-white flowers are borne in summer and result in red berries in the autumn. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide, preferring a full sun position and a well-drained site. This shrub is very hardy and will tolerate alpine conditions, frost, dry periods, exposed sites, and wind. Podocarpus nivalis is commonly used as a groundcover, grown in alpine environments, or planted to help stabilise a bank.