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Podocarpus macrophyllus

Species

Also called Buddhist pine, Podocarpus macrophylla, yew plum pine, fern pine, Japanese yew

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Podocarpus macrophyllus
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub, tree

“a tree, a large hedge, or a small shrub” — How to Grow and Care for Podocarpus Trees | LeafyPixels

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“Podocarpus hedges grow best in full sun to partial shade” — Podocarpus Plant: How to Grow for Podocarpus Hedge or Tree

Waterrelatively drought-resistant

“Pine yews don’t need much watering and are relatively drought-resistant” — Podocarpus Plant: How to Grow for Podocarpus Hedge or Tree

Hardiness zones8B–11

“USDA Hardiness Zones 8B–11” — ENH1373/EP637: Key Plant, Key Pests: Southern Yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Spacing222–312 in

“roughly 35 to 50 feet as a tree form” — How to Grow and Care for Podocarpus Trees | LeafyPixels

Height240–480 in

“reaching heights of 30 to 40 feet” — ENH1373/EP637: Key Plant, Key Pests: Southern Yew (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Toxicitytoxic to dogs, cats, and horses

“ASPCA lists Buddhist pine as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses” — How to Grow and Care for Podocarpus Trees | LeafyPixels

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