How to grow Podocarpus

Podocarpus

Full Sun
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Partial Sun
Medium

This is a great tree to use as a hedge. It can be pruned as tall as you want it during the spring. They will be happy if fertilized in spring, summer and fall with a general purpose fertilizer. When first planting they will benefit if you add some top soil or organic peat moss and composted cow manure to the hole. Plant them 3 feet apart.

How long does Podocarpus take to grow?

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Podocarpus Etymology

The name podocarpus originates from the Greek “podos” meaning foot and “karpos” which means fruit.¹

Other names for Podocarpus

Podocarpus L'H√àr. ex Pers.

Footnotes

¹ conifersociety.org/conifers/conifer/podocarpus/