Podocarpus totara
Totara
Features
- Narrow leaves with pointed tips.
- Thick and stringy bark.
- Long lived, up to 900 years.
- Slow growing.
Uses
- Specimen tree in parks or reserves.
- In average sized gardens.
- Trims well to form a hedge.
Growing Conditions
- Wind hardy.
- Frost hardy.
- Grows well in river flats.
| Height | Width | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 year old tree | 3.0m | 1.5m |
| 10 year old tree | 5.0m | 3.0m |
| Country of Origin: New Zealand | ||
