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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) — 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
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — The foliage is deceptively soft to the touch and maintains its robust color year-round; its slender, leathery leaves are
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — The foliage is deceptively soft to the touch and maintains its robust color year-round; its slender, leathery, image 73
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) — this plant is low-maintenance; its slender, leathery leaves are dark green, providing year-round interest, image 77
Yew Pine (Podocarpus Macrophyllus) — soft texture synonymous with traditional yews; providing a steadfast backdrop to other garden elements.<br><br>While hardy
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