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Podocarpus salignus
Also called Willow-leaf Podocarp, Willowleaf Podocarp, Willow Podocarp
Podocarpus salignus is a large conifer from Chile, growing to about 20 m with willow-like leaves and fleshy red fruit. It is grown as a garden or park tree in mild, humid climates and needs regular moisture.
Podocarpus salignus, the willow-leaf podocarp, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Chile from 35–42° S, where it is threatened by habitat loss. In Chile it is known as Mañío de hojas largas (long-leaved).
This tree is grown in gardens and parks of Chile, and has been introduced to the British Isles. It requires heavy rainfalls or high humidity, but withstands temperatures down to −25 °C (−13 °F). It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
The wood is of good quality, yellowish colored, straight grained, and highly moisture resistant. It is used in furniture and construction.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Podocarpus salignus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
