Prumnopitys ladei – Mount Spurgeon Black Pine

Prumnopitys ladei - Mount Spurgeon black pine
Prumnopitys ladei - Mount Spurgeon black pine
Prumnopitys ladei - Mount Spurgeon black pine

A rare tree with a limited distribution in the wild, but a great Australian conifer that deserves a place in more landscaping, and can also be used in containers as a Christmas tree as it can be used indoors in a well lit position. It is slow growing to around 10 metres high, likes a well drained acid soil with plenty of organic matter, and can be used from sub tropical areas to cooler places as it can withstand moderate frost once established. It has male and female plants, with large blue seeds on the female.

Family : Podocarpaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Prumnopitys ladei

Common Name : Mount Spurgeon Black Pine

Height : 10

Flower Color : Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Indoor, Container growing, Cold climate

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife :