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Posted 03/08/2023 in Tree

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Native to the mountainous regions of China and Japan, Podocarpus macrophyllus, is a narrow conical tree with shiny dark green yew-like needles. Elliptical olive-green fruits in the first year, mature to purple in its second year.

Post Details

Latin Name
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Common Name
Yew Plum Pine
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-40 ft
Spread
10-20 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Native to the mountainous regions of China and Japan, Podocarpus macrophyllus, is a narrow conical tree with shiny dark green yew-like needles. Elliptical olive-green fruits in the first year, mature to purple in its second year.

Special Care Instructions

Intolerant of wet soils. In zones warmer then 7 it should be grown in a container and brought indoors

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