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Prumnopitys andina

Also Known As

  • Podocarpus andinus
  • Podocarpus spicatus
  • Prumnopitys spicata
  • Prumnopitys taxifolia
  • Chilean Plum Yew
  • Yellowwood Tree

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 20'-75'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Prumnopitys andina plant details

Prumnopitys andina is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prumnopitys andina

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: podocarpaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 75 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prumnopitys andina

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to the 4-7,000? range in the southern Chilean Andes, this shrub (if kept pruned...it grows 6-8"/yr) or tree is named for its 3/4" round yellow fruit; similar in appearance to yew but lighter in color. S-PSh/M
Who says conifers can't produce plums? Here's one that produces edible plums that are sweet and tasty, and can be eaten raw or used to make marmalade. The ornamental fruits start out yellow-green and mature to purple. Just don't eat the seeds, as they may be poisonous. This tree is very easy to grow, moderately vigorous, and seems to perform splendidly in the Pacific Northwest, though it remains very rare. In the wild it may reach 100', but in gardens perhaps 20-30 might be expected over many years. Notwithstanding the novelty of the fruit, the fresh green sprays of foliage look nice year-round. It's certainly hardy to at least 5-10 °F, and perhaps lower. It is so easy to please that I'm guessing it would even adapt to many other parts of the country outside the Northwest.

Gardening facts about Prumnopitys andina plant

How to Grow Prumnopitys andina

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant

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