{"product_id":"10xmountain-ttara-hedge-599-each-pacu-hedge-10-1","title":"25x Mountain Tōtara Hedge - $4.99 each","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePodocarpus acutifolius – Mountain Tōtara Hedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Tōtara Hedge, Needle-leaved Tōtara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Native Hedge\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePodocarpus acutifolius makes an exceptionally \u003cstrong\u003etough, hardy and low-maintenance native hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly suited to cold, windy and exposed New Zealand conditions. Its naturally dense branching and fine, pointed foliage clip well to produce a substantial evergreen hedge while still retaining a softer, more natural appearance than highly formal hedging varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally maintained at around \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mountain Tōtara is an excellent choice for rural properties, lifestyle blocks, driveways, boundaries and alpine or high-country gardens where durability and year-round structure are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow foliage in attractive green, olive and brown-green tones, producing a dense, finely textured hedge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally bushy and well branched, responding well to regular clipping and shaping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a substantial evergreen hedge with a slightly informal, natural character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate, reducing the amount of trimming required once the hedge reaches its desired size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally tolerant of frost, cold, wind and exposed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Hedge Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlant spacing will depend on the \u003cstrong\u003eultimate height and density you want from the finished hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a lower, compact hedge around \u003cstrong\u003e1 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, plant approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage the plants to knit together quickly and create a dense screen from ground level. For a medium hedge around \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–80 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good general spacing. If the intention is to develop a taller, broader hedge, plants can be spaced around \u003cstrong\u003e80 cm–1 m apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing each plant more room to develop its natural framework before growing together.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general rule, \u003cstrong\u003ethe lower and tighter you want the finished hedge, the closer the initial planting should be\u003c\/strong\u003e; taller, more informal hedges can be planted further apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired Hedge Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample Plant Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. Finished Length – 25 Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5–15 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60–80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–20 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 m+\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ taller informal hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 cm–1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–25 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These spacings are provided as a \u003cstrong\u003egeneral guide only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal spacing can vary depending on the desired density and finished dimensions of the hedge, growing conditions, maintenance and how quickly you want the plants to knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge Height\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge Width\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1 m, depending on clipping\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eUnclipped Height\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, clipped evergreen hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained soils, including rocky and relatively infertile sites\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent; highly tolerant of frost, cold and snow\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance native hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for lifestyle blocks, rural properties and driveway boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly suitable for cold, frosty, windy and exposed locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for alpine and high-country landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProvides year-round screening and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWorks particularly well where a slightly informal, natural-looking hedge is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA useful native alternative to conventional exotic hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip while young to encourage dense branching from low down. Once established at the desired height, periodic trimming is generally sufficient to maintain a strong hedge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established, plants are hardy and relatively drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally undemanding; a slow-release native fertiliser can be used during establishment if required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy and relatively trouble-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best natural effect, Mountain Tōtara does not need to be clipped perfectly smooth. \u003cstrong\u003eClip the hedge to its basic shape and allow a little fresh growth to develop between trims.\u003c\/strong\u003e This produces a defined, approximately square hedge with subtle irregularities and a softer, more natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe species name \u003cem\u003eacutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e means “sharp-leaved”, referring to the distinctive narrow, pointed foliage. This fine foliage is one of the characteristics that gives a clipped Mountain Tōtara hedge its attractive texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Mountain Tōtara Hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMountain Tōtara is an excellent choice when the priority is a \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, attractive native hedge without excessive maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines dense evergreen growth with excellent tolerance of frost, wind, cold and difficult conditions. 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