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Prostrate Yew Pine

Podocarpus Lawrencei

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Overview

The Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus lawrencei) is a versatile evergreen shrub, perfect for ground covers or rockeries. Native to Tasmania, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11, appreciating partial to full sun. Hardy and low-maintenance, it grows up to 1 foot tall with a spread of 4-5 feet. Its needle-like, dark green foliage adds year-round texture. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-drained soils and minimal pruning to flourish.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 7–9Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-drained soils and minimal pruning to flourish
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — The Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus lawrencei) is a versatile evergreen shrubProstrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Native to Tasmania, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11, appreciating partial to full sunProstrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — scientifically referred to as Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it grows up to 1 foot tall with a spread of 4-5 feetProstrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — perfect for ground covers or rockeriesProstrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Its needle-like, dark green foliage adds year-round texture

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Podocarpaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-drained soils and minimal pruning to flourish
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — The Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus lawrencei) is a versatile evergreen shrub
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Native to Tasmania, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11, appreciating partial to full sun
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — scientifically referred to as Podocarpus lawrencei 'Red Tip'
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it grows up to 1 foot tall with a spread of 4-5 feet
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — perfect for ground covers or rockeries
Prostrate Yew Pine (Podocarpus Lawrencei) — Its needle-like, dark green foliage adds year-round texture
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