Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Podocarpaceae

Genus:

Podocarpus

Species:

Podocarpus nubigenus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina