About
An attractive tree, reaching 3-10m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest. 'Lyndon' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Podocarpus can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with spirally arranged, but usually 2-ranked, leaves which may be linear or narrowly lanceolate; plum-shaped fleshy fruits are produced only where male and female trees grow together
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible