Location specific values:
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    [lng] => -111.864700
    [elevation] => 1451.4091
    [rainfall] => 519.3913
    [cold_temperature] => -7.082
    [temperature] => 32.0124
    [user_eto] => 1420.08077402
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Plant specific values:
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    [eto_corrected] => 1170
    [eto_adjusted_rain_min (rain_min_irrigation / eto_corrected)] => 1.27350427
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Brazilian Podocarp (Podocarpus lambertii) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Brazilian Podocarp

(Podocarpus lambertii)

Brazilian Podocarp (Podocarpus lambertii)

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Climate Requirements for Bountiful, Utah

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 21" - 87" 20" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 69°F - 91°F 90°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 33°F - 58°F 19°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Podocarpus lambertii, commonly known as the Brazilian Podocarp, is an evergreen tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome, specifically in the montane regions of southern Brazil to northeastern Argentina. This species is typically found in cloud forests and high-altitude areas. It can grow to a height of 10-15 meters with a slender trunk and a pyramidal to columnar form. The leaves are lanceolate, dark green, and glossy, adding to the plant’s ornamental value. Podocarpus lambertii produces inconspicuous yellowish flowers followed by purple fruits that are attractive to birds.

The Brazilian Podocarp is valued for its elegant appearance and is used in urban landscaping, as a specimen tree, and for creating hedges or screens. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring well-drained soil and moderate watering, with the ability to tolerate light shade to full sun conditions. While it is not known for any significant disease issues, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. This species is also appreciated for its wood, which is used in fine carpentry and cabinetry.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Height: 15-50 feet
  • Width: 15-25 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

native to the Atlantic Forest biome, specifically in the montane regions of southern Brazil to northeastern Argentina

Other Names

Common Names: Buddhist Pine, In-matsu

Scientific Names: Podocarpus lambertii, Nageia lambertii, Podocarpus lambertii subsp. horsmanii, Podocarpus lambertii subsp. tigreensis, Podocarpus lambertii var. horsmanii, Podocarpus lambertii var. tigreensis

GBIF Accepted Name: Podocarpus lambertii