Shrubs
Podocarpus 'Blue Gem' (Podocarpus)
Podocarpus sp.
Also known as Podocarpus 'Blue Gem'
Size
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About This Plant
Podocarpus Blue Gem is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Podocarpus (Yew Pine) , evergreen conifer-allied shrub or small tree with narrow yew-like foliage. Excellent for hedges, screens, and tightly pruned topiary.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 7 to 10. Marginally hardy in zone 7 PNW. Generally trouble-free; tolerates pruning well.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Podocarpus sp.
- Common name
- Podocarpus 'Blue Gem'
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 6-15 ft tall × 4-8 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Non-flowering (conifer)
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird habitat
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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