Buy Podocarpus macrophyllus

Very narrow, 3-5" long glossy dark-green leaves are arranged in dense spirals around the twigs of this vigorous, distinctive large shrub; an unusual and effective hedge or easily trained to a tall column. PSh/M

This conifer is one of the few that can be grown in lots of shade all the way to full sun. This upright plant has broad deep green needles. Great in large containers.

Long, narrow, glossy green leaves, with a prominent midrib, are arranged spirally along the stems to form a dense upright shrub or tree. Responds well to pruning and is often used as a hedge. Also known as Buddhist Pine or Yew Pine.

Beautiful soft textured deep blue-green narrow evergreen foliage on an upright to spreading large shrub or small tree that can be easily be shaped with pruning and shearing. An excellent choice for bonsai, as a specimen plant, hedge, or screen. Mature plants will produce purplish black fruit when mature. Can grow into a medium sized conical tree if left unpruned. The pulp of Podocarpus fruit considered edible but it is recommended that humans avoid ingesting the seed itself as it is considered to be poisonous but is much enjoyed by birds. Drought tolerant once established.

[Self-fruiting clone.] Shared with us some years ago by plant geek buddy, Mike Remmick, originally from his stay at the North Carolina State University Arboretum, now the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, NC. Though he has not been able to locate the original plant during our many trips to this fabulous institution, Mike's specimen has grown to a beautifully conical, 12' ... ok...minus one bout of falling into a creek...but it's back. This form is particularly desirable to us, not only because of its hardiness, having survived well below 0 ºF in Raleigh, but also because of its heavily powder-blue dusted foliage and quite attractive red "berries" produced with no playmates in sight. Average garden conditions; dappled shade to bright light with decent drainage. Doesn't turn down a little manure once in a while. Frost hardy to at least USDA zone 7.