Purple King Mountain Plum Pine
Podocarpus lawrencii 'Purple King'
SKU
03516
Finely textured blue-green summer foliage takes on a striking, purplish bronze cast as temperatures decline in winter, lending superb year-round color to the garden. Ideally used as a tall groundcover, erosion control or mid-tier structure in a mixed border.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 3 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prefers well-draining soil. Feed with a general fertilizer before spring growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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