Botanical Name: Podocarpus gracilior (P.. elongatus)
Common Name: Fern Pine
Type of Plant: conifer: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a plant of variable habit, mostly single-trunked, with ascending and spreading branches forming a dense rounded somewhat billowy canopy; the outer branches tend to hang down
Height 20'-40'(60')
Spread 1/2-equal
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; can tolerate shade at inland locale
Soil requires a well-draining loam; avoid alkaline
Hardiness some frost (zones 8-9, 13-24): grows best in mild climate Morphology: a modified needle: alternate to whorled, linear-lanceolate Leaves 2"-4" long, 1/8"-1/4" width, mature foliage has blue-green color and is stiff
Flowers plants are dioecious: reproductive structure are inconspicuous
Fruit a cone: 1/2" diameter, small, fleshy
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
many usages, based on method of pruning; used as accent tree for fernlike foliage; can be easily espaliered or developed as topiary; develops into a large shade tree if not headed back
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular preferred; not very drought tolerant
Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis in wet adobe soils
Pruning to shape desired, anytime
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: East Africa
Family: Podocarpaceae

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