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Also Known As

  • Podocarpus lawrencii 'Purple King'
  • Purple King Errinundra Plum-Pine
  • Purple King Mountain Plum-Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King' plant details

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with chartreuse and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and purple
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: small tree, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spreading shrub to small tree from New Zealand with foliage that turns a very dark purple in winter, lightening a bit in summer. Grows moderately to 4' tall and and 6' wide. Has very nice red berries. Can be easily hedged, making it a nice alternative to yew or other more commonly used conifers. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.
A handsome and unique groundcover (to 2' high x 5' wide in 10 years), this conifer from New Zealand is chartreuse in summer, purplish in winter; despite its origin, it has survived 0° F with just a bit of tip die-back. S/M
A vigorous somewhat open growing clone developed in New Zealand about fifteen years ago, the winter foliage is a beautiful shiny purple.
This conifer from southeast Australia looks much like a yew, but has beautiful purple-tinged new growth, as well as often turning purplish in the winter - a color not commonly seen on the true yews. Although usually advertised as a low, spreading conifer, if it's really happy it can grow into a small tree. It performs beautifully in the Northwest and is a must have for any collector of unusual or Gondwanic conifers, as well as normal people. It appreciates a little irrigation to look its best, and is hardy to around 0 °F.

Gardening facts about Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King' plant

How to Grow Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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