Podocarpus macrophyllus
Yew Pine
Description
The Podocarpus macrophyllus is a beautiful plant that forms a slender column. Its pointed leaves are dark green in color, with a length of 4". This makes a good hedge, screen, or single specimen plant.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.