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 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.

Podocarpus nivalis

Podocarpus nivalis 'Arthur' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Bronze'

Podocarpus nivalis 'Christmas Lights' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Clarence' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Cover Girl' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Green Queen' (f)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Hikurangi' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Jack's Pass' is a compact conifer that reaches approximately 1 meter in height. Its growth is gradual, featuring a branching structure and a thick arrangement of small, green, yew-like leaves that spiral around the stems.

Podocarpus nivalis 'Jack's Pass' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kaweka' (m)

Podocarpus nivalis 'Kilworth Cream' is a compact conifer that typically reaches a height of about 60 cm. This slow-growing variety features a branching structure and is characterized by its dense clusters of small, green, yew-like leaves edged with creamy margins. Young foliage emerges with a hint of pink.

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