About

Nageia nagi, the nagi, is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer producing broad, leathery, elliptic leaves and cone-like, blue-black fruits on female plants. An ornamental conifer for a sheltered, frost-free garden or heated greenhouse.

About the genus

Nageia are evergreen conifers from East Asia and the Pacific with broad, leathery leaves and cone-like fruits. Grown in sheltered, frost-free gardens and heated glasshouses.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.