- Podocarpus
Botanical name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 10 – 60 ft in height and a 10 – 20 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 8-12
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows 1 – 3 ft a year
Pruning instructions: trim as needed to maintain size and shape
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise Moderate
Watering instructions: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 in the spring and again every 2 months during growing season
Best time to plant: early spring or early fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants:
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
