Podocarpus totara ‘Totara’

Iconic Native Form: Totara is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive native trees, developing into a strong, upright specimen with a broad, commanding crown. Its rugged character and impressive stature make it a standout choice for creating a sense of permanence and scale in the landscape.

Rich Evergreen Foliage: Slender, deep green leaves are arranged along the branches to create a dense, refined canopy that remains attractive throughout the year. The evergreen foliage provides consistent structure and privacy while adding a natural, sophisticated quality to larger gardens.

Distinctive Textured Bark: Mature trees develop beautifully textured, deeply furrowed bark in warm reddish-brown and grey tones. This rugged surface gives Totara exceptional character and adds visual interest even when viewed through the winter landscape.

Strong Architectural Structure: Totara develops a substantial trunk and impressive branching framework as it matures. Its naturally upright habit and strong silhouette make it an excellent choice for creating height, structure, and a commanding focal point within spacious landscapes.

Exceptional Native Feature Tree: A superb specimen for large gardens, lifestyle properties, rural landscapes, parks, native plantings, shelterbelts, and restoration projects. Totara works particularly well where a distinctive New Zealand character and long-term landscape presence are desired.

Sun-Loving & Hardy: Totara performs best in full sun and is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, provided drainage is suitable. Once established, it is a tough and dependable tree capable of handling exposed conditions, making it a versatile choice for a wide variety of landscapes.

Timeless & Enduring: Combining evergreen foliage, rugged bark, strong form, and outstanding longevity, Totara brings year-round structure and authentic native character to the garden. With age, it develops into a magnificent specimen that can become a defining feature of the landscape.

Approx H15–25m x W8–12m