Podocarpus macrophylla

Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus

Plant Family: Podocarpaceae

Native Region: Southern Japan and Southern and Eastern China

Podocarpus macrophylla

Brief Description

An evergreen conifer with dense, narrow, strap-like dark green leaves arranged spirally. It is often grown as a shrub or hedge, though it can grow into a medium-sized tree.

Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Responds well to pruning and can be shaped into hedges.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-01-28T01:13:34.898733