Podocarpus ‘Maki’ – Upright Evergreen Privacy Hedge Shrub

Buy Podocarpus ‘Maki’ for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This beautiful upright evergreen shrub is a favorite for privacy hedges, green screens, foundation plantings, driveway borders, poolside landscaping, and clean Southern landscape designs.

Podocarpus ‘Maki’ has soft, narrow, dark green foliage and a naturally neat, upright shape. It gives your yard a polished look year-round without looking wild or messy. It can be trimmed into a formal hedge or allowed to grow more naturally for a softer evergreen screen.

This is a great choice for homeowners, landscapers, and plant buyers looking for Podocarpus for sale in North Florida, privacy hedge plants near me, evergreen shrubs for sale near DeFuniak Springs FL, or dependable hedge plants for the Florida Panhandle and South Alabama.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates, Podocarpus ‘Maki’ is a smart option when you want privacy, structure, and year-round green color in the landscape.

Plant Care & Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Maki’
• Common Name: Podocarpus Maki, Japanese Yew Podocarpus
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub / small tree
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Water Needs: Moderate water until established; more drought tolerant once established
• Mature Size: Usually 8–12 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide, depending on pruning
• Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, dense, and evergreen
• USDA Zones: 7b–11
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil
• Foliage: Soft, narrow, dark green evergreen leaves
• Bloom: Not grown for flowers
• Maintenance: Low to moderate; trims very well
• Spacing for Hedge: Plant about 3 feet apart for a thicker hedge wall, or 4 feet apart for a softer natural screen
• Best Uses: Privacy hedge, evergreen screen, foundation planting, driveway border, poolside planting, patio privacy, and landscape accent
• Deer Resistance: Generally considered deer resistant, though no plant is completely deer proof
• Pollinator Value: Not a main pollinator plant; mainly grown for evergreen privacy, structure, and year-round color

Why Customers Love Podocarpus ‘Maki’:
Podocarpus ‘Maki’ is loved for its clean look, evergreen color, and easy-care nature. It works well in both formal and natural landscapes and is especially useful where you need privacy without using a huge, spreading shrub. It is a dependable plant for Southern yards and looks beautiful along fences, walkways, patios, pools, and property lines.

Best For:

• Privacy hedge walls
• Property line screening
• Poolside privacy
• Driveway borders
• Foundation planting
• Formal trimmed hedges
• Natural evergreen screens
• Landscapers and wholesale plant buyers

Local Pickup & Availability:
Available for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. No shipping at this time. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

Wholesale available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and plant buyers.