Podocarpus latifolius
Talc Leaf Yellowwood
Description
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.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.