- Botanical name: Podocarpus elongatus 'Blue Chip'
- Common name: Podocarp
- Family: Podocarpaceae
- Plant Type: Tree
Yellow
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Colourful bark
- Dramatic foliage
Podocarpus elongatus is a species of conifer native to southern Africa. It has elongated grey-blue leaves and a round, bushy habit, typically growing as wide as tall. Podocarpus elongatus ‘Blue Chip’ has particularly blue leaves. Despite being native to South Africa it is fully hardy and can survive temperatures of minus 15°C when established.
Grow Podocarpus elongatus ‘Blue Chip’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly in the first year, to help it become established.
How to grow Podocarpus 'Blue Chip'
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Plant size
5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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S
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O
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N
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Podocarpus 'Blue Chip' and wildlife
Podocarpus 'Blue Chip' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Podocarpus 'Blue Chip' poisonous?
Podocarpus 'Blue Chip' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
