{"product_id":"pnivx-9-5","title":"5x Alpine Hedge Totara","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ePodocarpus nivalis × Hybrid\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eCommon Names: Alpine Hedge Tōtara, Hybrid Snow Tōtara\u003cbr data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e Family: Podocarpaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e Origin: New Zealand (natural hybrid)\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eThe Podocarpus nivalis × Hybrid, commonly known as the Alpine Hedge Tōtara, is a naturally occurring cross of the hardy Snow Tōtara (\u003cem data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"547\"\u003ePodocarpus nivalis\u003c\/em\u003e). This outstanding evergreen shrub retains the fine, elegant texture of the Tōtara while offering denser foliage and a slightly larger form. Tough yet refined, it excels as a premium low hedge, shelter plant, or background evergreen in exposed and challenging sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, needle-like leaves forming a dense, lush texture; evergreen all year.\u003cbr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inconspicuous; occasional small seed cones typical of Tōtara species.\u003cbr data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy, and symmetrical with a naturally tidy outline.\u003cbr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate.\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy New Zealand native tolerant of frost, wind, and poor soils; ideal for ecological restoration and habitat planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1326\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1336\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1370\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1381\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1391\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1402\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1410\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1438\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCompact, rounded shrub\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-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1485\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1497\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1535\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1572\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eLow to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1636\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1698\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFree-draining soils; tolerates sandy or rocky conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1710\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1742\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1761\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1816\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eExcellent; withstands alpine and coastal exposure\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-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eSuperb for low to medium hedging and screening\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eExcellent mass-planted for structure and ground stability on slopes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eDurable choice for exposed, coastal, or cold-climate sites\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eGreat evergreen background shrub for native gardens or mixed borders\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip lightly once or twice a year to maintain shape and density.\u003cbr data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate during establishment; minimal thereafter.\u003cbr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional slow-release native fertiliser in spring encourages lush growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest- and disease-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003ePerforms best in sunny, open positions with good drainage. Avoid waterlogging. Excellent choice where durability and structure are required without heavy maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eThis naturally occurring hybrid bridges the toughness of \u003cem data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003ePodocarpus nivalis\u003c\/em\u003e with the fuller habit of larger Tōtara species, combining alpine resilience with ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eWhy Choose Podocarpus nivalis × Hybrid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003eA refined, hardy evergreen ideal for structured hedging or naturalistic planting—combining elegance, density, and resilience in one exceptional native shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our large size in 9cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Hedge Totara","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43042133016642,"sku":"PNIVX-9-5","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Podocarpus_Nivalis_10_R1CG433JCFHG_b9f216ed-53bb-4102-b64c-3469eecaa211.JPG?v=1772486070","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/pnivx-9-5","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}