Podocarpus Macrophyllus Live Plant – Rooted Evergreen Starter, Japanese Yew Pine, Privacy Hedge Plant

Podocarpus Macrophyllus Live Plant – Rooted Evergreen Starter, Japanese Yew Pine, Privacy Hedge Plant

Add year-round greenery to your garden with this live Podocarpus macrophyllus starter plant, also known as Buddhist Pine or Japanese Yew Pine. This evergreen plant features dense, upright growth and soft, dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for privacy hedges, landscape borders, and container gardening. Each plant is fully rooted and shipped under 12 inches tall, ready to establish and grow in its new environment. Podocarpus is valued for its ability to tolerate different light conditions and its excellent response to regular trimming.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Podocarpus macrophyllus starter plant
✔️ Fully rooted and ready to plant
✔️ Starter plant under 12 inches tall at shipping
✔️ Evergreen foliage for year-round greenery
✔️ Suitable for hedges, landscaping, and containers

🌼 Growing Information

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or tree

• Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus

• Common Names: Buddhist Pine, Japanese Yew Pine, Southern Yew

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial or deep shade

• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Soil: Well-draining soil

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Growth Habit: Dense, upright, and easily trimmed

• Hardiness Zones: Generally USDA zones 8–10

• Uses: Privacy hedges, landscape borders, container planting, and ornamental gardens

💡 Care Tip:

Plant your Podocarpus in well-draining soil and avoid areas that remain soggy. Water regularly while the plant establishes, then reduce watering as it becomes more drought tolerant. Trim lightly and regularly to maintain a neat hedge shape. Keep the seeds and fruit-like structures away from children and pets, as parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested.