Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
Common Name: Yew pine, Yew podocarpus Type of Plant: conifer Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant, having a generally narrow, columnar, fairly dense canopy; the lateral branches are somewhat drooping; the plant has foliage nearly to ground level Height 6'-15'(to 50') Spread 1/3-1/2 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun (fairly heat/drought-tolerant) Soil tolerates most except wet heavy soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 12-24); prefers mild, humid, coastal Morphology: modified needle; linear or narrowly lanceolate, mostly Leaves whorled, nearly sessile; 3"-4" long, dark green above, paler beneath Flowers dioecious: staminate "flower" catkins are 1-1/2" long, pistillate "flowers" are oval, axillary, 1" long, fleshy Fruit drupe-like, with seed on fleshy receptacle or stalk Propagation: semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings, seed Usage: widely used column, tub plant or screen; used as a standard for hedges, screens, street tree, background shrub; many pruning techniques Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced, in spring, check for iron chlorosis in wet soils Pruning to shape desired; can be sheared Pests/Diseases relatively free; can be attacked by aphids and mealybugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Podocarpaceae Notes: |
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