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) — When it comes to irrigation; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — this plant is low-maintenance; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — requiring only moderate watering once established; making it an ideal selection for hedges

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — but this should be done with care to preserve its natural form; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — As you incorporate Yew Pine into your landscape; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — allowing it the space to flourish without the need for frequent trimming; making it an ideal selection for hedges

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — This elegant evergreen will provide year-round visual interest and structure to any garden space; providing a steadfast

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — conifer / shrub / tree for full or half or shade; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — commonly known as Yew Pine; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest, image 57

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — evergreen shrub achieving heights of 8 to 10 feet; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 58

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in, image 59

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest; consider its slow growth rate and, image 60

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Ideal for hedges and screens, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, image 61

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and pest-resistant; providing a steadfast backdrop, image 63

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — is a versatile and slow-growing evergreen conifer that is an exemplary choice for a refined landscape design, image 64

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Often reaching heights between 8 to 10 feet and a spread of about 3 to 4 feet; its slender, leathery leaves, image 65

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — this columnar plant presents itself with a narrow silhouette; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 66

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — making it an ideal selection for hedges; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While, image 67

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — or foundation plantings.<br><br>Noted for its dark green; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at, image 68

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest, image 69

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 70

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — soft texture synonymous with traditional yews; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden, image 71

Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — but with a more tolerant nature; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity, image 72

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