Podocarpus neriifolius
Podocarpus
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Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Description
Podocarpus neriifolius is a species of conifer in the Podocarpaceae family. It grows 10–15m tall, though very occasionally taller, in tropical and subtropical wet closed forests, between 650m and 1600m altitude. In Cambodia however it grows in a dwarf form some 2–4m tall, at Bokor, some 1000m elevation. It is found in India, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and FijiIts common name in Khmer is srô:l.
Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Blooming
Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants in cones. If both males and females are present, plum-shaped, single-seeded fruits can be produced.
Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Growth
Dioecious evergreen coniferous shrubs and trees. Podocarpus grows best in full sun with shelter from cold, dry winds. Especially likes humid or high-rainfall climates. Less hardy specimens should be grown indoors with maintained temperate conditions. Many species work well in a woodland garden or border. P. macrophyllus requires long hot and humid summers to fully develop.
Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in containers outside in spring. Germination may take 12-18 months! Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Pest
Uncommon.
Podocarpus (Podocarpus neriifolius) - Soil and irrigation
Best in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates well-drained sandy loam or clay. Does not tolerate alkaline soil.
