Botanical Name: Common Names:
Podocarpus elatus Plum Pine, Brown Pine, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees, Conifers Horizontal Branching, Upright
Description:
Large evergreen native rainforest tree with shiny dark-green pine-like leaves and edible purple grape-like fruit from March to July. Fruit is great to use for making jams and sauces. Bush Tucker Plant. Slow growing to approx. 12-36m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Podocarpaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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