Upright Japanese Yew - Podocarpus macrophyllus |
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Podocarpaceae Podocarpus Macrophyllus None |
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| Grows In | Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained, Moderately Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Mildew, Heat |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green, Dark Green |
| Average Height | 10' to 12', 12' to 15', 15' to 20' |
| Average Width | 4' to 6' |
Noteworthy Characteristics
The Upright Japanese Yew, Podocarpus macrophyllus, also known as the "Buddhist Pine," is an upright growing, oval to columnar shaped shrub with handsome, dark green, needle-like evergreen foliage which provides a unique texture in the landscape. It can grow to 20 feet in height however responds very well to shearing and is often trimmed into a formal columnar shape at 8 feet or more in height.
Uses
When trimmed into a formal shape, and/or to control size, the Upright Japanese Yew is useful in foundation plantings to provide height on the corners or to accentuate an entryway, or between windows to fill a void on an open wall. When trimmed into a tight column it's perfect for narrow spaces. In landscape beds it can be useful as a background, formal or natural hedge, as a stand-alone specimen, or "limbed up" to form a very attractive evergreen trree. It can also be grown indoors as a houseplant.
Culture & Care Tips
The Upright Japanese Yew is easy to grow in well-drained soil and full sun or part shade. It does not like wet feet and is very drought and heat tolerant.
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