Podocarpus macrophylla
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Family: PodocarpaceaeNative: Southern Japan and Southern and Eastern China
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.
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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.