Fern Podocarpus
Podocarpus gracilior
SKU
6640
A beautiful evergreen tree. From a rounded crown its dense pendant branches create a soft, graceful effect. Gray-green narrow leaves have a fern-like appearance. Excellent as a single specimen or as a clipped screen. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 50 feet tall, to 25 feet wide. Seed grown.
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9 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | poh-doh-KAR-pus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide; keep smaller with regular pruning. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Few trees offer such lovely color and soft cloud-like foliage. Grow as a beautiful street tree in warmer climates. Try it as a year-round screen on property lines or against poor views of industrial or commercial areas. Good single shade tree for front or backyard, but avoid planting in lawns. Most compatible as a single specimen with semitropical landscapes. Also great as contrast against the bright stucco walls of modern or postmodern architecture. Also makes a good container-grown topiary tree for formal landscaping around porches or patios and entries. Do not plant Podocarpus under the eaves of houses; they will easily outgrow the roof. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Evergreen Shade Tree |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned periodically to maintain a smaller stature.
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