Green Podocarpus Seeds - Fruit Plant

Green Podocarpus is an evergreen conifer-like ornamental plant grown for its dense, upright growth habit and narrow, glossy green foliage. It is well suited to hedges, privacy screens, borders, and formal landscape plantings in warm and subtropical climates. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and moderate watering during establishment. It is commonly used for structured garden designs and evergreen landscaping.

Features

• Evergreen ornamental conifer-like plant
• Dense upright growth habit
• Suitable for hedges and privacy screens
• Adapted to warm and subtropical climates
• Glossy narrow green foliage
• Performs well in well-drained soil
• Suitable for formal landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus
• Common Name (US): Podocarpus / Buddhist Pine
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen Ornamental Conifer Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree or shrub
• USDA Zones: 7-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C) in moist, well-drained soil; soaking seeds may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 10-40 feet tall, 6-20 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 feet apart