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Buddhist Pine/Podocarpus Macrophyllus

Container size #1 gal

🌲 Podocarpus macrophyllus

Common Name: Japanese Yew / Buddhist Pine

☀️ Light Requirements

•             Full sun to partial shade

🌡️ Hardiness Zone

•             USDA Zones 7–11

🌱 Landscape Use

•             Hedges, screens, foundation plantings, containers, formal gardens

•             Ideal for sculpted shapes, privacy, and tropical or Asian-inspired designs

💧 Water Needs

•             Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

•             Prefers well-drained soil; avoid prolonged wet conditions

🌟 Special Features

•             Dark green, glossy foliage with a soft texture

•             Tolerates pruning well—can be shaped into topiary or formal hedges

•             Heat-tolerant, deer-resistant, and urban-friendly

•             Slow to moderate growth with excellent longevity

Buddhist Pine/Podocarpus Macrophyllus

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