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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) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense; making it an ideal selection for hedges, image 70
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Yew Pine thrives in full to partial sunlight with well-draining soil; providing a steadfast backdrop to other, image 103
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Once established, it's drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and pest-resistant; providing a steadfast backdrop, image 91
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Yew Pine thrives in full to partial sunlight with well-draining soil
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11; making it an ideal
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11
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) — Its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest; consider its slow growth rate and, image 60
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — commonly known as Yew Pine
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Yew Pine thrives in full to partial sunlight with well-draining soil; providing a steadfast backdrop to other, image 75
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — this plant is low-maintenance
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11; making, image 74
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — but with a more tolerant nature; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — making it an ideal selection for hedges; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy in
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) — conifer / shrub / tree for full or half or shade; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity
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) — the Yew Pine exudes a dense
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — commonly known as Yew Pine; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — which can grow up to 4 inches long; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest
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 87
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — is a versatile and slow-growing evergreen conifer that is an exemplary choice for a refined landscape design, image 92
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — or foundation plantings.<br><br>Noted for its dark green; consider its slow growth rate and potential size at maturity
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — Ideal for hedges and screens, it thrives in USDA zones 7-11; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, image 89
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