Podocarpus comprises both evergreen shrubs and trees, characterized by leaves that are typically arranged in two ranks, although they may spiral. The foliage can be linear or narrowly lanceolate. The genus produces plum-like, fleshy fruits only when both male and female specimens are present in proximity.

Podocarpus

Podocarpus 'Autumn Shades' (m)

Podocarpus 'Blaze' (f) is a resilient, evergreen conifer shrub that typically reaches a height of about 50 cm. Its growth habit is low and spreading, complemented by small, oval leaves. In spring, the new growth showcases an orange hue, transitioning to green during the summer months, and ultimately developing a bronze-purple coloration in the fall and winter. For this female cultivar to bear berries, pollination by a male plant is necessary.

Podocarpus 'Blaze' (f)

Podocarpus 'Chameleon'

Podocarpus 'Chocolate Box' is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of about 45 cm. During winter, its foliage takes on a dark chocolate-brown hue, while the rest of the year it displays a rich red-green color. This adaptable plant works well for low hedges, ground cover, or as an edging plant, enhancing the visual interest of alpine gardens, herbaceous borders, or conifer arrangements.

Podocarpus 'Chocolate Box' (f)

Podocarpus 'County Park Fire' PBR (f) is a low-growing evergreen conifer that maintains visual appeal throughout the year. In spring, new growth emerges in creamy-yellow from vibrant red shoots, transitioning to shades of pink, green, and finally bronze as the seasons change. While its flowers are subtle during the summer months, they give way to vivid red fruit.

Podocarpus 'County Park Fire'PBR (f)

Podocarpus 'County Park Treasure' (f)

Podocarpus 'Desert Road'

Podocarpus 'Flame' is a compact, evergreen conifer that reaches approximately 50 cm in height. It features a distinctive growth pattern with low, arching branches. In spring, vibrant pink needles appear, transitioning to yellow-green and then dark green during the summer months, before shifting to purple-brown as winter arrives.

Podocarpus 'Flame' (m)

Podocarpus 'Guardsman' is a compact conifer that reaches heights of approximately 2 meters. It features short, needle-like foliage that exhibits a rusty-red hue in spring, transitions to dark green during the summer months, and turns a rusty-bronze shade in winter. The plant produces inconspicuous greenish flowers, which may give way to fleshy, yew-like fruit.

Podocarpus 'Guardsman'

Podocarpus 'Havering' (f)

Podocarpus 'Jill' (f)

Podocarpus 'Lucky Lad' (m)

Podocarpus 'Macho' (m)

Podocarpus 'Orangeade' (f)

Podocarpus 'Red Embers' is a compact conifer with an asymmetrical form and needle-like leaves reminiscent of yew. In spring, the new growth appears in shades of orange to red, transitioning to a rich maroon-purple as winter approaches. As a female cultivar, it has the potential to bear red berries during the winter months, provided it receives adequate pollination.

Podocarpus 'Red Embers' (f)

Podocarpus 'Rough Creek'

Podocarpus 'Soldier Boy' (m)

Podocarpus 'Spring Sunshine' (f)

Podocarpus 'Young Rusty' is a compact conifer that exhibits a bushy growth pattern, typically reaching heights of over 1 meter and widths of around 1.3 meters. Its foliage displays a bronzed green hue that transitions to a rusty brown during the winter months, while spring brings forth bright red-orange tips. This female variety produces abundant fruit, with seeds encased in a red receptacle.

Podocarpus 'Young Rusty' (f)

Podocarpus acutifolius is a conifer that typically grows into a bushy shrub, achieving heights of up to 4 meters when cultivated. Its foliage consists of dense, needle-like leaves that measure between 1 and 2.5 centimeters in length, featuring a sharp point and a coloration that ranges from green to yellow-green. In spring, new growth appears with a bronze-green hue.

Podocarpus acutifolius

Podocarpus acutifolius 'Golden Lad'

Podocarpus acutifolius 'Golden Lady' (f)

Podocarpus acutifolius (f)

Podocarpus acutifolius (m)

Podocarpus affinis

Podocarpus amara

Podocarpus angustifolius

Podocarpus atjehensis

Podocarpus barretoi

Podocarpus beecherae

Podocarpus brassii

Podocarpus buchii

Podocarpus chingianus

Podocarpus colliculatus

Podocarpus coriaceus

Podocarpus costalis

Podocarpus crassigemma

Podocarpus drouynianus

Podocarpus ekmanii

Podocarpus elatus

Podocarpus elongatus

Podocarpus elongatus 'Blue Chip' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that typically attains a height of 5 meters. Its branches are densely adorned with rigid, silver-blue foliage measuring approximately 5 centimeters in length. In the spring, the new growth exhibits a notable blue hue.

Podocarpus elongatus 'Blue Chip'

Podocarpus elongatus Icee Blue ('Monlan')

Podocarpus gnidioides

Podocarpus guatemalensis

Podocarpus hallii 'Cobb'

Podocarpus henkelii is a resilient, upright shrub or small evergreen conifer that typically reaches heights of approximately 6 meters. It features a straight trunk and elongated, narrow leaves that resemble those of willows, exhibiting a glossy dark green appearance and a drooping habit. This species prefers to be cultivated in temperate garden settings.

Podocarpus henkelii

Podocarpus laetus

Podocarpus laetus 'Kiwi' (f)

Podocarpus laetus 'Roro' (m)

Podocarpus lambertii

Podocarpus latifolius

Podocarpus lawrencei

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Alpine Lass' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a compact, low-growing evergreen conifer that serves well as a shrub. It features short, flat needles with a blue-green hue. This plant can be shaped into a low hedge or topiary through pruning. As a female cultivar, it may produce silver-blue fruits if a male plant is situated nearby.

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Kiandra' (m)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Kosciuszko'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Pine Lake' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Kiss'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that reaches a height of approximately 50 cm. It features a rounded form and narrow, blue-green foliage, which displays distinctive red tips.

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'

Podocarpus lawrencei (f)

Podocarpus longefoliolatus

This resilient evergreen tree grows to a height of approximately 3 meters in the UK and is characterized by its elongated, dark green leaves and rough, dark brown bark. From March to July, it produces fleshy, blue-black fruits that are rounded in shape. Commonly found in Japanese gardens, it can be pruned to maintain a compact and bushy form.

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Angustifolius'

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Argenteus'

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Aureus'

Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki

Podocarpus matudae is a sizable, evergreen tree that typically grows to about 20 meters in height. It features elongated, slender leaves that are a vibrant green and tend to droop gracefully.

Podocarpus matudae

Podocarpus milanjianus

Podocarpus neriifolius

Podocarpus nivalis is a broad, compact evergreen conifer characterized by its sturdy, slender dark green foliage. Its height can vary, typically reaching up to 2 meters (6 feet). Female specimens produce red fruits measuring approximately 6 mm (¼ inch) in length.

Podocarpus nivalis

Podocarpus nivalis 'Arthur' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Bronze'

Podocarpus nivalis 'Christmas Lights' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Clarence' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Cover Girl' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Green Queen' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Hikurangi' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Jack's Pass' is a compact conifer that reaches approximately 1 meter in height. Its growth is gradual, featuring a branching structure and a thick arrangement of small, green, yew-like leaves that spiral around the stems.

Podocarpus nivalis 'Jack's Pass' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kaweka' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' is a compact conifer that typically reaches a height of about 60 cm. This slow-growing variety features a branching structure and is characterized by its dense clusters of small, green, yew-like leaves edged with creamy margins. Young foliage emerges with a hint of pink.

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' (m/v)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kralingen'

Podocarpus nivalis 'Little Lady' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Livingstone' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Lodestone' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Lyndon'

Podocarpus nivalis 'Maori Prince' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Moffat' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Otari' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Park Cover' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Princess' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Rockery Gem'

Podocarpus nivalis 'Ruapehu' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Trompenburg'

Podocarpus nivalis dwarf form

Podocarpus nubigenus is a slowly developing, bushy evergreen shrub or small tree. Its leaves are arranged in a spiral formation, featuring dark green, narrow, and pointed shapes that can reach lengths of approximately 2 cm. The plant produces modified cones, which consist of fleshy, berry-like scales that turn bright red upon ripening.