bigleaf podocarp

Podocarpus macrophyllus

TreePodocarpaceae

bigleaf podocarp
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
Growth rate
Slow
Habit
Columnar
Bloom color
Non-flowering
Foliage color
Green

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerFoundationHedgeLow maintenancePrivacy screenShade gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

Birds

Notes

Bigleaf podocarp (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is a tree for hedges, privacy screens, specimens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows slowly into a columnar evergreen with fragrant green foliage. Deer tend to pass it by. Birds visit it, and it tolerates drought and salt.

Pairs well with Sasanqua camellia, Mondo grass, and Azalea.

Native range

China.

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