About
An evergreen tree, to around 4m high, often multi-stemmed and with a branching, weeping habit. Peeling, reddish-brown bark and mid to dark green, yew-like foliage, with narrow, pointed leaves sometimes flushed bronze in winter.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationTolerates a range of conditions, but prefers humus-rich, moist but well drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free