Podocarpus neriifolius

Podocarpus neriifolius

Native to:
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, India, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Podocarpaceae
Genus:
Podocarpus
Species:
Podocarpus neriifolius
USDA Symbol:
PONE21

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Seeds have fleshy covering that should be removed. Germination can be slow and erratic; fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI