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Back to buying optionsUpright Shrubby Yew Podocarpus Macrophyllus Live Plant – 2.5 QT | Evergreen Privacy Screen | Japanese Yew | Hedge & Topiary Plant | Zones 7–11
Add year-round structure and elegant evergreen foliage to your landscape with Upright Shrubby Yew, Podocarpus macrophyllus. This versatile evergreen develops an attractive pyramidal form and responds well to shearing, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, clipped hedges, accent plantings, specimen displays, tubs, and topiary.
The plants are currently growing in 2.5-quart nursery pots but will ship in a fabric grow bag rather than a plastic nursery pot. Actual plant size varies by crop and season, so please contact the seller for current plant sizes or photos before ordering.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Upright Shrubby Yew plant
✔️ Podocarpus macrophyllus
✔️ 2.5-quart nursery-grown plant
✔️ Ships in a fabric grow bag
✔️ Evergreen dark green glossy foliage
✔️ Suitable for screens, privacy fences, hedges, topiary, and specimen planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Upright Shrubby Yew, Japanese Yew
Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
Plant Type: Evergreen tree/shrub
Growth Stage: Live nursery-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water appropriately while establishing
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Mature Width: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–11
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun to partial shade and provide adequate space for mature growth. Podocarpus macrophyllus responds well to pruning and shearing, making it suitable for maintaining as a hedge, screen, accent, or topiary.
