Brown Pine podocarpus elatus - Auscom Plant Distributors

Brown Pine - Podocarpus Elatus

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Get your hands on a hardy, conical-shaped evergreen tree with beautiful dark green narrow leaves and light green highlights. The Brown Pine, also known as the Plum Pine, produces edible fruit and thrives in a range of soil types, especially those with good drainage. It's also resistant to salt spray, making it an excellent choice for coastal plantings. Just note that Brown Pines are dioecious, meaning male and female plants are separate, so it's best to plant them in groups of three for pollination purposes.

This tree has been unfortunately exploited for its beautiful timber, which has a straight grain with light growth rings. It has been used to make fine furniture, musical instruments, and wood turnings.

Features of Your Brown Pine

• Planted in a pot 500ml or larger
• Greater than 12cm from the top of the pot (not the bottom) in height
• Healthy with extensive root and vegetation development

Additional Information

• Habitat: East coast of Australia
• Uses: Ornamental that attracts wildlife and bush tucker
• Approximate height: 20m
• Minimum temperature tolerance: Tolerates some frost when established
• Climate: Suited to a subtropical climate
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Prefers free-draining but adaptable

Free Shipping and No Hidden Charges

At Auscom Plant Distributors, we offer free postage on all items with no hidden charges at checkout! Our young plants come in larger pots than our competitor's tube-stock pots, which increases root size and mass. This ensures our plants are healthy, strong, and robust for their journey to their new home.

What to do Upon Receiving Your Plants

Your plants are packed to last the journey. Once they arrive, simply give them a heavy watering and place them in a part shade position for 10 days. They will recover from the trip quickly, but you may need to give them a bit of extra care until they are strong again. Don't worry if there's some leaf loss – they will recover.

Why Choose Auscom Plant Distributors?

• Healthy plants and seeds guaranteed
• Free shipping with no hidden charges at checkout
• Australian-run and owned business
• 100% true-to-type plants and trees guaranteed
• Plants and seeds are carefully wrapped for their journey to their new home

Limited Availability for Queensland Residents Only

Due to bio-security and time-in-transit reasons, this item is only available to QLD customers.