Alpine celery pine Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. alpinus

ABOUT
P. trichomanoides var. alpina is slow-growing, upright, evergreen conifer, forming a large shrub or small, bushy tree to about 7m. The foliage consists of oval or diamond shaped, sometimes lobed, phylloclades - flattened stems replacing the true leaves which are reduced to scales. Foliage colour is very variable on different plants, from deep green or rich blue-grey to pale blue-green or yellowy-olive. Male cones resemble short, purplish-pink catkins, and female cones have fleshy red scales enclosing a white sheath which splits to reveal one or more black seeds
About this plant
Names
Family
Podocarpaceae
Synonyms
alpine celery pine
Common names
Phyllocladus aspleniifolius var. alpinus, Phyllocladus alpinus
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free