Podocarpus Maki

Podocarpus Maki offers dense narrow evergreen foliage that responds well to shaping and screening. Its upright, narrow, slow growing habit makes it a useful choice for hedge, privacy screen, foundation, accent. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: Average; avoid wet soil. It typically reaches 8–10 ft in height and 3–6 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature height: 8–10 ft
• Mature width: 3–6 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Water: Average; avoid wet soil
• Landscape uses: Hedge, privacy screen, foundation, accent

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.