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Podocarpus gracilior (Weeping Podocarpus, Fern Podocarpus)

Used as a large patio tree, the fine-textured foliage is sure to draw a complimentary remark from visitors and friends. Almost appearing like a large, soft, green cloud, Fern Podocarpus creates a beautiful effect when placed beside a pond or other water interest. The tree combines well with Yellow Lantana or other lowgrowing yellow flowering ground covers planted under the tree. It compliments glass-sided structures well, its soft foliage shimmering and reflecting on a breezy, sunny day. Growing in full sun or partial shade, it will tolerate a wide range of well-drained soils and should be protected from frost. In Florida, it is considerably tolerant of dry soils requiring no irrigation once established.

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  • Pronunciation: poe-doe-KAR-pus grass-ILL-ee-or

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: Eastern Africa, Middle Africa

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 10

    Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11

  • Uses: Screen, Hedge, Espalier, Specimen, Container, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: oval, Weeping

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Dense

    Canopy Texture: Fine

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m, 15 to 23 m

    Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters, 8 to 10 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

  • Companion Plants: Yellow Lantana

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Opposite

    Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Linear

    Leaf Margins: Entire

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: No

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: Green, Yellow

    Seasons: Spring

  • Trunk

    Trunk has Crownshaft: No

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Berry

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Red

    Seasons: Spring

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Surface Rooting: No

    Edible Parts: None

    Pests: Scales, Aphids

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting

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