It is native to the montane forests of southern Africa, where it is distributed in Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. It is widespread, in some areas abundant, and not considered threatened, but it is a protected tree in South Africa. It is grown as an ornamental tree, especially in South Africa, and occasionally abroad. Grow it in full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for specimen tree and ornamental planting. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Afrocarpus falcatus

Common yellow-wood | Afrocarpus falcatus

Afrocarpus mannii is an evergreen tree belonging to the genus Afrocarpus in the Podocarpaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this tree is suitable for ornamental planting and as a specimen tree. It is particularly notable in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Afrocarpus mannii is a hardy H4 specimen tree ideal for full sun, offering ornamental interest in spring and summer.

Afrocarpus mannii

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, commonly known as kahikatea (from Māori) and white pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. A podocarp, it is New Zealand's tallest tree, gaining heights of 60 metres (200 feet) over a life span of 600 years. It was first described botanically by the French botanist Achille Richard in 1832 as Podocarpus dacrydioides, and was given its current binomial name Dacrycarpus dacrydioides in 1969 by the American botanist David de Laubenfels. Analysis of DNA has confirmed its evolutionary relationship with other species in the genera Dacrycarpus and Dacrydium. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

New Zealand dacryberry | Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

Dacrydium is an evergreen tree belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. It thrives best in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable as a specimen tree or for woodland gardens, it is best planted in well-drained soil and requires watering during establishment. Interest in this tree is maintained through spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Dacrydium is an evergreen tree ideal for specimen or woodland gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade with H4 hardiness.

Dacrydium

Dacrydium araucarioides, commonly known as candelabra rimu, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Podocarpaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this tree is well suited as a specimen or for woodland gardens. It is best planted in a well-drained site and requires watering during establishment. Interest in this tree is particularly noted during spring and summer.

Candelabra rimu (Dacrydium araucarioides) is a hardy H4 conifer perfect as a specimen tree or for woodland gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Dacrydium araucarioides

Candelabra rimu | Dacrydium araucarioides

Dacrydium beccarii is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is a tree native to Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, and Western New Guinea), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo), Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago), the Philippines, and the Solomon Islands. Dacrydium beccarii grows in submontane and montane rain forests from 500 to 2,500 metres elevation. It is often found growing on poor soils where it can better compete with broadleaved trees. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include specimen tree and woodland garden. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Dacrydium beccarii

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as rimu, is an evergreen conifer native to New Zealand. A member of the Podocarpaceae, the tree usually reaches 35 metres (100 feet) in height, but may reach up to 60 metres (200 feet) and can have a stout trunk up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter. It is dioecious, meaning individual trees are either male or female. Rimu is the country's most common native conifer, its range covers the North, South, and Stewart Islands. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include specimen tree and woodland garden. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Dacrydium cupressinum

Red pine | Dacrydium cupressinum

Dacrydium guillauminii, commonly known as cat-tail Rimu or swamp Dacrydium, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is found only in New Caledonia. It is a slow growing shrub or small tree with roots that grow in water, and reaches a height between 1 and 2 metres. The species occurs on the banks of rivers and lakes in the south of Grand Terre, the largest island of New Caledonia. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for specimen tree and woodland garden. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Dacrydium guillauminii

Dacrydium pectinatus is an evergreen tree belonging to the genus Dacrydium in the family Podocarpaceae. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen tree or for woodland gardens. Best planted in well-drained soil, it requires watering during establishment. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation can be achieved through seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Dacrydium pectinatus is a hardy H4 specimen tree for full sun or partial shade, ideal for woodland gardens with spring and summer interest.

Dacrydium pectinatus

Halocarpus bidwillii, commonly known as the mountain pine or bog pine, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand and can be found throughout the North and South Islands. It is an evergreen shrub favouring both bogs and dry stony ground, seldom growing to more than 3.5 m (11 ft) high. The leaves are scale-like on adult plants, 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long, arranged spirally on the shoots; young seedlings and occasional shoots on older plants have soft strap-like leaves 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 in) and 1–1.5 mm (0.039–0.059 in) broad. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Halocarpus bidwillii

New Zealand mountain pine | Halocarpus bidwillii

Lepidothamnus is a genus of evergreen plants in the Podocarpaceae family, exhibiting bushy, creeping, or tree habits. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing, and prefers fertile, well-drained soils of any pH, including acid, alkaline, and neutral types. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for specialist collections, rock gardens, and alpine gardens. Interest in this plant is particularly noted during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Lepidothamnus is an evergreen genus ideal for rock or alpine gardens, thriving in full sun with H4 hardiness and interest in spring and summer.

Lepidothamnus

Microcachrys tetragona, commonly known as creeping pine or creeping strawberry pine, is an evergreen cultivar of the Microcachrys genus in the Podocarpaceae family. It has a creeping, spreading habit, making it suitable as a ground cover or for rock gardens. This plant thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best planted in a suitable position with watering during establishment. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Creeping pine (Microcachrys tetragona) is a hardy ground cover perfect for rock gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade with spring and summer interest.

Microcachrys tetragona

Creeping pine | Microcachrys tetragona

Nageia nagi, or the Asian bayberry, is a plant species in the family Podocarpaceae named by Carl Peter Thunberg. Nageia nagi is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Nagi (Nageia nagi) is a hardy specimen tree for full sun or partial shade, ideal for woodland gardens with spring and summer interest.

Nageia nagi

Nagi | Nageia nagi

Phyllocladus hypophyllus is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It a tree native to Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia), Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands (Indonesia), the Philippines, and New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea). Phyllocladus hypophyllus grows in tropical evergreen hill, montane, and subalpine rainforests from (310) 600 to 3,400 (4,000) meters elevation. At lower elevations it grows as a large canopy tree, in mixed broadleaf-conifer forests with species of Podocarpaceae, Fagaceae, and Lauraceae, and in kerangas forests on white sandstone-derived and nutrient-poor sand with other conifers including Agathis. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Phyllocladus hypophyllus, known as a member of the Podocarpaceae family, is a compact evergreen conifer that showcases the unique features of its genus, often referred to as 'celery pines.' This species exhibits a combination of scale-like and flattened leaves, the latter resembling celery, and in early spring, it produces bright pinkish-red cones.

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Phyllocladus hypophyllus

Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. alpinus 'Blue Blades' is a cultivar of the alpine celery pine, a compact evergreen conifer tree from the genus Phyllocladus, native to the Southern Hemisphere. This tree features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun with a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Noted for its bright pinkish-red cones in early spring, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable as a specimen tree or for woodland gardens.

Alpine celery pine 'Blue Blades' is a hardy H4 conifer ideal as a specimen tree or for woodland gardens, with interest in spring and summer.

Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. alpinus 'Blue Blades'

Alpine celery pine 'Blue Blades' | Phyllocladus trichomanoides var. alpinus 'Blue Blades'

Podocarpus brassii is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to the island of New Guinea, which is divided between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Podocarpus brassii is a montane species, growing in upper montane evergreen rainforest, subalpine mossy forest, and subalpine and alpine scrubland, and sometimes in or at the edges of boggy alpine grassland, from 2,500 to 4,000 metres elevation. Podocarpus brassii var. humilis de Laub. is a shrub or small tree. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Podocarpus brassii is a member of the Podocarpaceae family and features evergreen foliage that can be either linear or narrowly lanceolate, typically arranged in two ranks or spirally. This species produces fleshy, plum-like fruits, but only when both male and female plants are located nearby to facilitate pollination.

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Podocarpus brassii

Podocarpus costalis, locally known as arius, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is native to the Philippines and Taiwan. This plant grows in island scrub, low forest, or in a limestone bluff or sea stack habitat, growing at elevations from sea level to nearly 300 meters. It is also widely cultivated as a garden plant. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Podocarpus costalis belongs to the Podocarpaceae family and is part of a genus known for its evergreen shrubs and trees. This species features linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves, which may be arranged in two ranks or spiral formations. It produces fleshy, plum-like fruits when male and female plants are situated nearby.

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Podocarpus costalis

Podocarpus ekmanii is a cultivar of the Podocarpus genus, which includes evergreen shrubs and trees with leaves typically arranged in two ranks. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright, and dense habit, making it a low-growing and rounded plant. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered positions with east, south, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for chalk, clay, loam, and sand soils with a range of pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Its evergreen foliage provides interest through spring and summer.

Podocarpus ekmanii is a dense, bushy evergreen shrub with a low-growing, rounded habit, perfect for low maintenance gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Podocarpus ekmanii

Podocarpus elatus, known as the plum pine, the brown pine, the Illawarra plum or the Queensland Christmas tree, is a species of Podocarpus endemic to the east coast of Australia, in eastern New South Wales and eastern Queensland. It is a medium to large evergreen tree growing to 30–36 m tall with a trunk up to 1.5 m diameter. The leaves are lanceolate, 5–15 cm long (to 25 cm long on vigorous young trees) and 6–18 mm broad. The seed cones are dark blue-purple, berry-like, with a fleshy base 2-2.5 cm diameter bearing a single oval or globose seed 1 cm in diameter. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Podocarpus elatus, commonly known as brown pine or Rockingham podocarp, belongs to the Podocarpaceae family. This evergreen species features leaves that may be arranged in two ranks or spiral, with a linear or narrowly lanceolate shape. It produces fleshy, plum-like fruits when both male and female plants are nearby.

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Podocarpus elatus

Brown pine | Podocarpus elatus

Podocarpus lawrencei is a species of podocarp native throughout the Australian high country, from southern Tasmania through to the New South Wales highlands. Common names are Errinundra plum-pine and mountain plum-pine.

Mountain plum pine (Podocarpus lawrencei) is a hardy, low-maintenance conifer providing winter interest in full sun or partial shade.

Podocarpus lawrencei

Mountain plum pine | Podocarpus lawrencei

Podocarpus longifoliolatus is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. It grows in high-elevation montane rain forest from 1,000 to 1,400 metres elevation. It has an estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) of about 5,416 km2 and an area of occupancy of about 44 km2. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Podocarpus longefoliolatus is a member of the Podocarpaceae family, which includes both evergreen shrubs and trees. This species features narrow, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a distinctive pattern and produces fleshy, plum-like fruits when male and female plants grow close to one another.

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Podocarpus longefoliolatus

Podocarpus macrophyllus, known as large-leaved podocarp, is an evergreen cultivar within the Podocarpus genus, which includes both shrubs and trees with typically two-ranked, linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright, and dense habit, thriving in fertile, well-drained soils under full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil. Podocarpus macrophyllus is suitable for low-maintenance gardens and is notable during spring and summer seasons.

Large-leaved podocarp (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is an evergreen, low-maintenance shrub or tree with linear leaves, flowering in spring and summer, hardy to H4.

Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)

Large-leaved podocarp | Podocarpus macrophyllus

Podocarpus neriifolius, commonly known as the Jati Brown pine, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It ranges from Nepal, eastern India, and Bangladesh through parts of Indochina (Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) and Malesia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, and the Philippines). Previously the species was thought to range eastwards as far as Fiji. In the wild it grows across Southern Asia, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo and other regions. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for low maintenance. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Podocarpus neriifolius, commonly known as oleander podocarp or wax dammar, is a member of the Podocarpaceae family. This evergreen species features linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves that may be arranged in two ranks or spiral formations. Notably, it produces plum-like, fleshy fruits only when both male and female plants are nearby.

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Podocarpus neriifolius

Oleander podocarp | Podocarpus neriifolius

Podocarpus parlatorei is a cultivar of the Podocarpus genus, which includes evergreen shrubs and trees with leaves typically arranged in two ranks. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright, and dense habit with evergreen foliage, making it suitable for sheltered locations with full sun or partial shade. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is a low-maintenance conifer that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings and is particularly attractive in spring and summer.

Podocarpus parlatorei is an evergreen shrub with a dense, upright habit, hardy to H4 and perfect for low-maintenance gardens in spring and summer.

Podocarpus parlatorei

Podocarpus polystachyus is a cultivar of the Podocarpus genus, which includes evergreen shrubs and trees with foliage typically arranged in two ranks. This coniferous shrub exhibits a bushy, upright, and dense habit, making it suitable for sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is a low-maintenance plant valued for its evergreen foliage and winter interest.

Podocarpus polystachyus is an evergreen coniferous shrub with a dense, upright habit, hardy to H4 and ideal for low-maintenance winter interest.

Podocarpus polystachyus

Podocarpus pseudobracteatus is an evergreen cultivar of the Podocarpus genus, which includes both shrubs and trees with foliage typically arranged in two ranks. This cultivar has a bushy, upright, and rounded habit with dense, low-growing, and arching growth. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for low-maintenance gardening, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is of interest during spring and summer.

Podocarpus pseudobracteatus is an evergreen shrub with dense, bushy foliage, ideal for low-maintenance gardens in full sun or partial shade, hardy to RHS H4.