Scientific Name
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki

Common Name
Shrubby podocarpus

 
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to shade; well-drained soil; does not tolerate wet sites
Height: 20 to 35 feet
Width: 10 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Upright oval to columnar shrub or small tree; almost-vertical branches
Flower/Fruit: 1 to 1.5" male catkin-like flowers occur in clusters; 0.5" edible purple-red fruit on female plants
Foliage: 0.5 to 2.7" needle-like leaves arranged spirally; waxy, lustrous dark green; two wide bands below
Comments: Drought tolerant
Cultivars: --
   


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