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Asian Bayberry (Nageia nagi)

Nageia nagi, a coniferous tree from Japan and Taiwan, is known for its attractive foliage and edible, berry-like fruit.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Avoid extreme heat and frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Dilute by half and avoid fertilizing in fall/winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Needle-like

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Synonyms
Agathis veitchii (Henkel & W.Hochst.) Seward & Ford
Dammara veitchii Henkel & W.Hochst.
Decussocarpus nagi (Thunb.) de Laub.
Morella nagi (Thunb.) Carlquist
Myrica nagi Thunb.
Nageia caesia (Maxim.) Kuntze
Nageia cuspidata (Endl.) Gordon & Glend.
Nageia formosensis (Dummer) C.N.Page
Nageia grandifolia (Endl.) Gordon & Glend.
Nageia nankoensis (Hayata) R.R.Mill
Nageia ovata Gordon
Podocarpus caesius Maxim.
Podocarpus cuspidatus Endl.
Podocarpus formosensis Dummer
Podocarpus grandifolius Endl.
Podocarpus koshunensis (Kaneh.) Kaneh.
Podocarpus nagi (Thunb.) Pilg.
Podocarpus nankoensis Hayata
Podocarpus ovatus (Gordon) Henkel & W.Hochst.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyPodocarpaceae
  • genusNageia
  • speciesNageia nagi
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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