Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – Roman Candle Podocarpus

Botanical name: podocarpus macrophyllus ‘miu’

Average size at maturity: up to 10 ft in height and 4 ft in width

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Foliage color: green/yellow/gold

Growth rate: grows a little less than a ft per year

Pruning needs: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Landscape use: privacy plant, border plant

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: variegated foliage, pest resistant

Water needs: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing needs: use 20-20-20 in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge