Podocarpus salignus
Willowleaf podocarp, Willow podocarp, Manio
Also known as Podocarpus chilinus
- Height × spread
- 10m × 4m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
Availability
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About this plant
This striking conifer has slightly pendulous branches and a light near chestnut-brown trunk. The foliage has a delightful frothy effect. It makes a distinctive tree which reaches as much as 15m (50ft) in its native Chile, probably less here. It can be cultivated in warm parts of Britain and Ireland. The Savill Gardens, Windsor, has several in close proximity as the centrepiece to their superb herbaceous borders and the conifers look wonderful.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cone
- Height
- 10m
- Spread
- 4m
- Height in 10 years
- 2.5m
- Spread in 10 years
- 1.5m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Architectural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Found in
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