(1/3) A fruity display of Plum pine. A tasty bushfood and gorgeous plant.
(2/3) Plum Pine - Female Cutting For Sale
(3/3) Leaf of the Plum Pine - Female Cutting
Plum Pine - Female Cutting
Podocarpus elatusCutting grown Female plants will enable the earlier harvest of these Australian rainforest fruits. The trees bear seed on swollen edible stalks - which is the 'plum'. The seeds get darker the riper they are. The purple 'fruit' are grape like with a sweet,... Read More
Other Names: Brown Pine, Illawarra Plum
$19.90
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Specifications of Plum Pine - Female Cutting
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May, June, July
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 2-4m
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