Nageia — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Nageia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Nageia fleuryi
Nageia fleuryi
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. A rather slow growing species, it does not regenerate very freely in its native environment.
Full cultivation guide →
Nageia motleyi
Nageia motleyi
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if seed is required.
Full cultivation guide →
Nageia nagi
Nageia nagi
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
Nageia nagi is an evergreen tree growing mainly in subtropical climates, but extending into the tropics in southern China and also able to be grown in warm temperate zones. The species is hardy to about -20°c, but plants require a 4 month hot humid summer in order to fully mature the new growth and to be able to withstand such cold conditions. It is best grown in a warm continental climate.
Full cultivation guide →
Nageia wallichiana
Nageia wallichiana
Family: Podocarpaceae
Cultivation
This is the most widespread species in the genus Nageia and perhaps also one of the most truly tropical of all conifers, as it occurs near sea level in Dipterocarp forest on the equator as well as being found in subtropical forests. Based on data from 64 collection localities, its climate preferences include a mean annual temperature of 24.7°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 19°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 2711mm. It is hardy to Zone 9 (cold hardiness limit between -6.6°c and -1.1°c.
Full cultivation guide →