Yew Pine

Podocarpus Macrophyllus

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Overview

Podocarpus macrophyllus, commonly known as Yew Pine, is a dense, evergreen shrub achieving heights of 8 to 10 feet, with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest. Ideal for hedges and screens, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11. Adaptable but prefers well-drained soils; full sun to partial shade. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and pest-resistant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — commonly known as Yew Pine

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Podocarpaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest, image 97

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 98

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — soft texture synonymous with traditional yews; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden, image 99

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — but with a more tolerant nature; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity, image 100

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — The foliage is deceptively soft to the touch and maintains its robust color year-round; its slender, leathery, image 101

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11; making, image 102

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Yew Pine thrives in full to partial sunlight with well-draining soil; providing a steadfast backdrop to other, image 103

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