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(Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki)
Podocarpus Maki is a dense, compact evergreen shrub or small conical tree prized for its rich green foliage and elegant structure. Its naturally tidy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for formal hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, or topiary designs.
This versatile plant adapts well to both outdoor landscapes and large indoor containers in bright spaces. Podocarpus Maki thrives in warm climates and is valued for its heat tolerance, drought tolerance, and salt tolerance, making it a dependable landscape plant in coastal and southern regions.
Its attractive evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and color, making it a popular choice for both modern and traditional garden designs.
🌱 USDA Growing Zones: 8–11
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
📏 Mature Height: 6–7 ft (can grow taller with age)
↔️ Mature Width: 3–4 ft
🌿 Growth Rate: Moderate
🌳 Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
💧 Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌿 Soil Preferences: Slightly acidic, moist, well-drained, fertile soils
🌊 Salt Tolerance: Good
🔥 Heat Tolerance: Excellent
✂️ Maintenance: Easy to shape and prune
Privacy hedges
Topiary and formal garden designs
Foundation plantings
Container plants
Small evergreen accent tree
We only ship to the continental USA no shipping to California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Most plants ship bare root or with minimal soil in a bag. No shipment of 5 gallon pots or larger they must be picked up at the nursery ( or call for special shipping arrangements to see if we can ship to you )
