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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

    Also Known As

    • Podocarpus alpinus 'Blue Gem'
    • Blue Gem Tasmainian Podocarpus

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' plant details

    Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: podocarpaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: dense, dwarf, mounding, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Well named!, this 3' x 3' arching evergreen shrub originally from Tasmania carries a wonderfully blue color with it. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Dwarf conifer from the mountains of Tasmania and perfectly hardy here where it makes a small shrub with blue green foliage. This appreciates water once in awhile and is quite easygoing in temperment. Kind of like a small version of a favorite uncle - whimsically cute but dependable.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Bluish needles with reddish new growth on a mounding plant, prune for denser growth. Hardy to zone 7

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A spreading plant with pink or red young foliage turning to blue. This Tasmanian plant is considered as one of the most suitable for colder climates. Plant in sun or light shade.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Native to Tasmania. Densely branched shrub with a lovely blue leaf color. Eventually will grow to 3x3'.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' plant

    How to Grow Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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