Podocarpus nivalis 'Jalako Red' - 15-20 CM C2

Description
The Steineibe 'Red Embers' (Podocarpus nivalis) is a shrub that grows compact and rounded and usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and a width of around 1 metre. Its leaves are dark green in colour. They turn a beautiful chestnut brown colour in winter. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Podocarpus nubigenus 'Red Embers'.

Bulletpoints
* orange-red shoots

Leaves
The Steineibe 'Red Embers' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green. Orange-red shoots. With its maroon foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Bark
Reddish-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
New Zealand.

Frost hardiness
The Steineibe 'Red Embers' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Steineibe 'Red Embers' is compact and rounded in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Tub, solitary, small/front garden