Botanical Name: Podocarpus nagi
Common Name: (same)
Type of Plant: conifer: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape very erect, usually single-trunked tree, with spreading-drooping branches forming a distinct, narrow, pyramidal-columnar canopy
Height 10'-20'(50')
Spread 1/2-1/2
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial or full sun preferred; can tolerate shade
Soil moist loam preferred; tolerates poorer soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24): thrives in cool, humid coast
 
Morphology:
Leaves modified needles: elliptic or narrowly ovate, 1"-3" long, alternate or opposite; 1/2"-1-1/2" wide, leathery, rather sharp-pointed and stiff
Flowers inconspicuous
Fruit berry-like, 1/2" long, oval
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, seed
 
Usage:
a small-scale vertical accent (narrow form); groves, container plant; often used in oriental-theme landscapes as a screen
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular is preferred; can tolerate heavy irrigation if drainage is excellent
Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis in heavy soils
Pruning none, except to selectively tip back for more dense canopy
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Podocarpaceae

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