Podocarpus gracilior
Fern Pine
Description
Soft, narrow, pointed leaves on graceful arching branches charatcerize this plant. The foliage is gray-green, and the plant can be used as an individual specimen, screen, or even a small tree.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.