10 Live Plant Podocarpus Macrophyllus and 50 similar items

This upright, evergreen oval shrub or small tree has needlelike, flat dark green leaves. Its compact, lustrous foliage has a growth habit of 15-20 feet tall. Extremely versatile, this plant is used as a screen, accent, hedge, topiary, and garden or patio tree. This low-maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning is not required. Shear annually to maintain desired shape. Mulch to prevent loss of moisture, deter weeds and moderate winter temperatures. Commonly referred to as Buddhist pine, yew podocarpus and Japanese yew, Podocarpus macrophyllus is a handsome and versatile addition to any warm weather landscape. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, this undemanding, slow-growing tree or shrub serves as a specimen, sheared hedge or espalier, and snuggles in nicely wherever an attractive, slender plant might be needed.