Evergreen Shrub – Pringle’s Dwarf Podocarpus

Pringle’s Dwarf Podocarpus 

Botanical name: podocarpus macrophyllus ‘pringles dwarf’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3-5 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Growth rate: grows 3-6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow/brown 

Bloom time:  summer 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune during the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the summer or fall seasons 

Landscape use: hedge, foundation planting

Special features: heat tolerant, salt tolerant, drought tolerant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most soil types 

Companion plants: mondo grass, lantana, azaleas 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no