{"product_id":"pacu-7-25","title":"25x Needle-Leaved Tōtara - $5.99 each","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rl7jvb\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003ePodocarpus acutifolius\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle-leaved Tōtara, Mountain Tōtara\u003cbr data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"153\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Shrub to Small Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"566\"\u003ePodocarpus acutifolius is a distinctive New Zealand native conifer prized for its fine, sharp-tipped foliage and naturally dense, upright growth habit. Found in subalpine and montane regions, this hardy species is exceptionally well adapted to cold, exposed sites and makes an excellent choice for tough gardens where resilience and year-round structure are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, stiff, pointed leaves in deep green, giving the plant a refined, textural appearance.\u003cbr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, inconspicuous flowers followed by fleshy red receptacles with dark seeds that attract native birds.\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright to rounded shrub or small tree with a naturally tidy habit.\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate.\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides habitat and food for birds and is ideal for ecological restoration in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mw1l6h\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1114\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1122\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1153\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1162\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e3–6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1172\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e2–4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1189\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eDense shrub to small tree\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kdcrda\" data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1264\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1274\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1303\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1338\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1393\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1451\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWell-drained soils, including rocky or infertile sites\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1463\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eAcid to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1501\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eExcellent; highly tolerant of snow and severe frost\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xwkv59\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bw042f\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eExcellent for alpine and cold-climate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9i92j\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eIdeal as a hardy specimen shrub or small screening plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"40jtmm\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eSuitable for revegetation and restoration projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e13je4\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eProvides fine texture and year-round structure in mixed native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"zjqmzs\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning required; trim lightly to maintain shape if desired.\u003cbr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment; very hardy once established.\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually unnecessary, though a slow-release native fertiliser can encourage growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest- and disease-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1k35zfl\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003ePlant in a sunny, well-drained location for best performance. Its natural tolerance to wind, frost, and poor soils makes it an outstanding low-maintenance option for challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q5sjyr\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eThe species name \u003cem data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eacutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e means “sharp-leaved,” referring to the narrow, pointed foliage that distinguishes this species from other tōtara.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lv6llc\" data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eWhy Choose Podocarpus acutifolius?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003eIf you need a tough, elegant native plant that thrives in harsh conditions, Podocarpus acutifolius is hard to beat. 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