Podocarpus salignus (Willow-Leaf Podocarpus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | salignus |
| Synonyms | Podocarpus chilinus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern Chile. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The wood is of good quality, yellowish coloured, straight grained, and highly moisture resistant and is used in furniture and construction. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - 2 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 35 |
| Height | 8 - 12 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen conifer producing a medium-sized tree of bushy, upright growth. Arching or drooping branches are well-clothed with dark, glossy willow-like leaves up to 15 cm in length. |
| Shape | Upright growth. |
| Propagation | By seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from cool, drying winds. Prefers high humidIty or high rainfall climates |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The trunk is straight and cylindrical with reddish-grey bark. |
| Leaf Description | Dark, glossy willow-like leaves up to 15 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | A plum-shaped fleshy fruit. |
Photographs
Podocarpus salignus, form, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Podocarpus salignus, leaf, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Podocarpus salignus, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 15/10/2019.
Podocarpus salignus, leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 15/10/2019.
Podocarps salignus, form, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Podocarps salignus, leaf, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Podocarpus salignus, leaf. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 15/10/2019.
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