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    • Photo of Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

    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

    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    A vigorous somewhat open growing clone developed in New Zealand about fifteen years ago, the winter foliage is a beautiful shiny purple.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-13'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 15'-50'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Podocarpus 'County Park Fire'

    aka Podocarpus alpinus 'County Park Fire', Alpine Plum Yew

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus 'County Park Fire' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'

    aka Podocarpus alpinus 'Red Tip', Alpine Plum Yew, Alpinus Plum Yew, Red Tip Tasmanian Podocarp

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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