🌿 Podocarpus
Podocarpus macrophyllus
This dense, needle-leaved evergreen holds a tight, formal growth habit, making it one of South Florida's most popular choices for hedges and privacy screening.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to China and Japan
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade for dense growth
💧 Water: Water regularly in well-drained soil
📏 Size: Matures to 15-20 ft tall, often kept lower with pruning
🌸 Bloom Time: Grown for its evergreen foliage, not blooms
🌱 Landscape Use: A classic choice for hedges, privacy screens, and topiary
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Tree-Tone for dense, healthy growth.