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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 7–10Type Conifer, Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 98

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub, Tree
Family
Podocarpaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Often reaching heights between 8 to 10 feet and a spread of about 3 to 4 feet
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — but this should be done with care to preserve its natural form; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden, image 79
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) — Yew Pine thrives in full to partial sunlight with well-draining soil; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest
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) — When it comes to irrigation; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — or foundation plantings.<br><br>Noted for its dark green
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 are dark
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — requiring only moderate watering once established; making it an ideal selection for hedges
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — soft texture synonymous with traditional yews; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden, image 99
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — or foundation plantings.<br><br>Noted for its dark green; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at, image 96
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — this columnar plant presents itself with a narrow silhouette; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 94
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — soft texture synonymous with traditional yews; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden, image 71
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — This elegant evergreen will provide year-round visual interest and structure to any garden space; providing a, image 83
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) — requiring only moderate watering once established; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 78
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) — Its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest; consider its slow growth rate and, image 88
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — conifer / shrub / tree for full or half or shade; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity, image 84
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — making it an ideal selection for hedges; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While, image 95
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
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity
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