Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. alpinus
alpine celery pine
A slow-growing, upright, evergreen conifer, forming a large shrub or small, bushy tree to about 7m. The foliage consists of oval or diamond shaped, sometimes lobed, phylloclades - flattened stems replacing the true leaves which are reduced to scales. Foliage colour is very variable on different plants, from deep green or rich blue-grey to pale blue-green or yellowy-olive. Male cones resemble short, purplish-pink catkins, and female cones have fleshy red scales enclosing a white sheath which splits to reveal one or more black seeds
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Green Blue Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Blue Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Blue Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Podocarpaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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