{"product_id":"ptota-9-25","title":"25x Golden Totara - $5.99 each","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"202\"\u003ePodocarpus totara ‘Aurea’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Tōtara\u003cbr data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Podocarpaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"308\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Tree \/ Large Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"395\"\u003ePodocarpus totara ‘Aurea’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a golden-foliaged form of the iconic New Zealand tōtara, prized for its striking year-round colour and refined, upright habit. With its soft golden-green needles and tidy form, this tree offers both structure and seasonal brightness to landscapes. It's a fantastic feature tree, hedge, or native contrast plant in formal or naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eFoliage: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoft, needle-like foliage emerges in vivid golden tones, especially prominent in full sun. Colour may deepen to lime-green in lower light. Evergreen and dense in habit, offering year-round colour and screening potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eNon-showy reproductive cones typical of podocarps; occasionally bears small red fleshy fruit (on female plants), which are attractive to native birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright and conical to columnar in shape. Can be left to grow naturally or clipped for formal hedging or topiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow to moderate – slower than green tōtara, but steady once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a cultivar of a native species, it supports native biodiversity and offers habitat for birds when mature. Its golden foliage makes it ideal for contrast plantings in native or mixed gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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=\"1672\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1684\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1692\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1727\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1781\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e4–6 m over 10–15 years (can grow taller with time)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1795\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1804\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e2–3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1816\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1848\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUpright, columnar to conical\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=\"1855\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\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=\"1890\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1904\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1914\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1952\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2007\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade (best colour in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2020\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2067\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2143\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWell-drained soils – loam, sandy loam, or clay with drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2159\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2189\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\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\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eYes – Hardy to around –8 °C once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eFeature Tree \/ Specimen Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden colour and formal shape make it a striking centrepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eHedging \/ Screening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be clipped into formal hedges or narrow screens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eNative \u0026amp; Restoration Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent native alternative with added ornamental value\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eContrast Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with darker green natives like \u003cem data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eGriselinia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eCoprosma\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003ePittosporum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eContainers \/ Courtyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for large planters or confined spaces when clipped\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003ePruning: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape or height. Withstands clipping well if grown as a hedge or column.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eRegular watering during establishment (first 2 seasons), especially in dry summers. Once established, drought-tolerant in most soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eFeeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eApply a slow-release fertiliser in spring for best colour and growth. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery few issues. Occasionally watch for scale or mealybug in overly humid or shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eAdditional Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eMulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Best colour achieved in full sun and with good air flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eThe tōtara (\u003cem data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003ePodocarpus totara\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of New Zealand’s most revered native trees, traditionally used by Māori for carving waka (canoes) and meeting house carvings. The ‘Aurea’ cultivar brings that heritage into ornamental gardening with a bright golden twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003eWhy Choose Podocarpus totara ‘Aurea’?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003eCombining native resilience with ornamental elegance, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003ePodocarpus totara ‘Aurea’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout tree for gardeners seeking colour, form, and ecological value. Whether as a golden specimen, native hedge, or formal screen, its slow, steady growth and manageable size make it a garden favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our large size in 9cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Podocarpus Totara Aurea","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44738396913730,"sku":"PAUR-9-25","price":149.75,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/Podocarpus_totara_aurea_100__2__RYKREZ67CR4A.jpg?v=1786878065","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/ptota-9-25","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}