Podocarpus comprises both evergreen shrubs and trees, characterized by leaves that are typically arranged in two ranks, although they may spiral. The foliage can be linear or narrowly lanceolate. The genus produces plum-like, fleshy fruits only when both male and female specimens are present in proximity.

Podocarpus angustifolius

Podocarpus atjehensis

Podocarpus barretoi

Podocarpus beecherae

Podocarpus brassii

Podocarpus buchii

Podocarpus chingianus

Podocarpus colliculatus

Podocarpus coriaceus

Podocarpus costalis

Podocarpus crassigemma

Podocarpus drouynianus

Podocarpus ekmanii

Podocarpus elatus

Podocarpus elongatus

Podocarpus elongatus 'Blue Chip' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that typically attains a height of 5 meters. Its branches are densely adorned with rigid, silver-blue foliage measuring approximately 5 centimeters in length. In the spring, the new growth exhibits a notable blue hue.

Podocarpus elongatus 'Blue Chip'

Podocarpus elongatus Icee Blue ('Monlan')

Podocarpus gnidioides

Podocarpus guatemalensis

Podocarpus hallii 'Cobb'

Podocarpus henkelii is a resilient, upright shrub or small evergreen conifer that typically reaches heights of approximately 6 meters. It features a straight trunk and elongated, narrow leaves that resemble those of willows, exhibiting a glossy dark green appearance and a drooping habit. This species prefers to be cultivated in temperate garden settings.

Podocarpus henkelii

Podocarpus laetus

Podocarpus laetus 'Kiwi' (f)

Podocarpus laetus 'Roro' (m)

Podocarpus lambertii

Podocarpus latifolius

Podocarpus lawrencei

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Alpine Lass' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a compact, low-growing evergreen conifer that serves well as a shrub. It features short, flat needles with a blue-green hue. This plant can be shaped into a low hedge or topiary through pruning. As a female cultivar, it may produce silver-blue fruits if a male plant is situated nearby.

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Kiandra' (m)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Kosciuszko'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Pine Lake' (f)

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Purple King'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Kiss'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that reaches a height of approximately 50 cm. It features a rounded form and narrow, blue-green foliage, which displays distinctive red tips.

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'

Podocarpus lawrencei (f)

Podocarpus longefoliolatus

This resilient evergreen tree grows to a height of approximately 3 meters in the UK and is characterized by its elongated, dark green leaves and rough, dark brown bark. From March to July, it produces fleshy, blue-black fruits that are rounded in shape. Commonly found in Japanese gardens, it can be pruned to maintain a compact and bushy form.

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Angustifolius'

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Argenteus'

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Aureus'

Podocarpus macrophyllus (m)

Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki

Podocarpus matudae is a sizable, evergreen tree that typically grows to about 20 meters in height. It features elongated, slender leaves that are a vibrant green and tend to droop gracefully.

Podocarpus matudae

Podocarpus milanjianus

Podocarpus neriifolius

Podocarpus nivalis is a broad, compact evergreen conifer characterized by its sturdy, slender dark green foliage. Its height can vary, typically reaching up to 2 meters (6 feet). Female specimens produce red fruits measuring approximately 6 mm (¼ inch) in length.

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