About
Podocarpus, the podocarps, are evergreen shrubs or trees with spirally arranged, often two-ranked, linear to broadly lance-shaped leaves. On female trees, fleshy, plum-shaped fruits are produced where male and female plants grow in proximity. A varied and ornamental genus for sheltered, moist, sunny gardens.
About the genus
Podocarpus are evergreen shrubs or trees with spirally arranged, often two-ranked, linear or lance-shaped leaves and fleshy, plum-shaped fruits on female plants. A large genus of conifers from the Southern Hemisphere, grown as ornamental specimen plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.