Botanical Name: Podocarpus latifolius Add
Common Name: Talc Leaf Yellowwood  
Plant photo of: Podocarpus latifolius
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC
  • Description

  • Notes

A large and erect tree with leathery, narrow and thick dark green leaves. In Western Gardens it tends to be grown to sizes between 12-40 feet in height and width.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water