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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Podocarpus cunninghamii
Height: 8m;  Spread: 5m
Cunningham's Totara (Tree)
A very attractive specimen tree similar to P.totara but shorter and is commonly found at higher altitudes. Also distinguished by its thin bark and slightly larger needle-like leaves. Previously called Podocarpus hallii.
» For a landscaping perspective on Podocarpus cunninghamii see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Two totaras conveniently sited for comparison - Podocarpus cunninghamii on the top right, Podocarpus totara on the bottom left.
A rather wind blasted specimen,around 1000m Southern Tararuas
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