{"product_id":"pniv-hedge-10","title":"10x Alpine Totara Hedge - $7.99 each","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePodocarpus nivalis – Mountain Tōtara Hedge\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain Tōtara, Snow 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 conifer \/ hedging shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePodocarpus nivalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Mountain Tōtara or Snow Tōtara, is a tough, naturally dense New Zealand native that makes an attractive and highly durable evergreen hedge. Its compact branching and small, dark green foliage create excellent year-round structure while retaining a softer and more natural appearance than many conventional hedge plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eNaturally adapted to exposed alpine and subalpine environments, Mountain Tōtara is particularly useful for cold, frosty and windy gardens. When regularly trimmed it can be maintained as a dense hedge at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for boundaries, garden divisions, driveway edges and low screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, dense, deep green evergreen foliage providing year-round colour and screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally branching and compact, responding well to regular clipping and gradually forming a dense, substantial hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing and spreading in its natural form, but easily trained into a more upright, structured hedge through regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate. Establishes steadily and develops into an increasingly dense and durable hedge with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally hardy once established, with very good tolerance of frost, cold conditions and exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Hedge Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor a dense Mountain Tōtara hedge, plants can generally be spaced approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40–60 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCloser spacing is particularly useful where a lower, tighter hedge is wanted or where quicker initial coverage is important. Wider spacing is suitable where the hedge will be allowed to develop into a taller, broader and slightly more informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e10-Plant Hedge Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\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 – 10 Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm–1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m, more informal\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSpacing is general guidance only. Final spacing can be adjusted depending on how quickly you want the hedge to fill, the desired finished height and how tightly you intend to maintain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60 cm–1 m when maintained\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnclipped Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, spreading evergreen shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate while establishing; relatively low requirements once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained soils; adaptable to a range of garden soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerant of mildly acidic to neutral soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLow evergreen hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBoundary and driveway planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGarden screening and divisions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlpine and Central Otago-style landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCold and frost-prone gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExposed and windy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary New Zealand landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance properties\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly from an early age to encourage dense branching. Once the desired dimensions are reached, clip as required to maintain the hedge. One or two trims per year will generally be sufficient for a tidy but natural-looking hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Mountain Tōtara is relatively tolerant of dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally requires little feeding. A light application of a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser during spring can encourage establishment and healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy and trouble-free when grown in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor the best hedge, begin light formative pruning before the plants reach their final desired height. This encourages branching lower down and produces a fuller hedge rather than allowing the plants to become open at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMountain Tōtara is an especially good option where conventional hedge plants struggle with \u003cstrong\u003ecold, frost or exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003enivalis\u003c\/em\u003e relates to snow, reflecting this species' natural association with New Zealand's cold alpine and subalpine environments. Its naturally tough growth habit makes it particularly well suited to southern and high-country gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Mountain Tōtara Hedge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMountain Tōtara combines the toughness of an alpine New Zealand native with the structure and year-round coverage required from a good hedge. It tolerates conditions that can be challenging for many traditional hedging plants while providing attractive native foliage and a hedge that becomes increasingly substantial with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIts naturally slower, dense growth also means less frequent trimming than many fast-growing hedge species, making it an excellent choice for a \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, long-lived and relatively low-maintenance native hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePot Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pack contains 10 plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Hedge Totara","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45132050989122,"sku":"PNIVX-HEDGE-10","price":79.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/podocarpus_nivalis_hedge_arrowtown_TT8H342C9KR1.png?v=1788321894","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/pniv-hedge-10","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}