Podocarpus macrophyllus
Yew Pine
Description
The Podocarpus macrophyllus is a beautiful plant that forms a slender column. Its pointed leaves are dark green in color, with a length of 4". This makes a good hedge, screen, or single specimen plant. This shrub is great in containers inside a well lit mall and regular watering, at least once a week.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Espalier, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.