Yew Podocarpus
Podocarpus macrophyllus
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A slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense, feathery foliage and an upright form, commonly used as a screen or specimen plant. Podocarpus macrophyllus is cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and tolerates pruning well for formal hedging or topiary.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan and southern China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Maki' is the most popular compact cultivar, reaching 6–10 feet, while 'Weeping' has graceful drooping branches for a softer form.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense, feathery foliage and an upright form, commonly used as a screen or specimen plant. Podocarpus macrophyllus is cold-hardy, deer-resistant, and tolerates pruning well for formal hedging or topiary.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Yew Podocarpus grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan and southern China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Maki' is the most popular compact cultivar, reaching 6–10 feet, while 'Weeping' has graceful drooping branches for a softer form.