{"product_id":"brown-pine-podocarpus-elatus","title":"Brown Pine - Podocarpus elatus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBrown Pine \u003cem\u003ePodocarpus elatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stately Australian native with the structure and presence to anchor large-scale landscapes. \u003cem\u003ePodocarpus elatus\u003c\/em\u003e delivers year-round form, exceptional longevity, and a refined vertical accent that only matures stock can provide from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Brown Pine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upright, columnar growth habit with dense, dark-green foliage that commands attention without demanding maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Indigenous to Australia's eastern rainforests; highly adaptable to a range of soils and climates once established.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e: A long-lived specimen that appreciates in landscape value over decades, making it a sound investment for prestige properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally tidy growth requires minimal intervention, suited to high-specification projects where ongoing upkeep must be minimised.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Produces ornamental, deep-purple fruit receptacles, a subtle point of distinction in curated planting schemes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal Avenues\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant in repeated intervals to create structured, canopied corridors on residential driveways or estate approaches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening \u0026amp; Privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense foliage and upright form deliver effective year-round screening without the invasive root systems of faster-growing alternatives.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as a focal specimen in large residential or commercial landscapes where height and permanence are required immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal \u0026amp; Hinterland Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs reliably across a range of conditions from coastal hinterland to subtropical and temperate zones.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates a range of soil types including sandy loams and clay loams; avoid waterlogged conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months until established, applying a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Reduce watering frequency once the tree is well established, as it becomes moderately drought tolerant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":51940349575454,"sku":"ND-169-45L","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51940349608222,"sku":"ND-169-100L","price":879.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/brown-pine-podocarpus-elatus-screening.jpg?v=1781308163","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/brown-pine-podocarpus-elatus","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}