Podocarpus lawrencei
Common name: mountain plum pine
Family: Podocarpaceae
Leaf: 1 cm long, small, thick, dark green, somewhat glossy, linear, reddish-tinted, especially in cold weather
Fruit: red arils, poisonous to humans
Height: 24-36"
Habit: medium to large spreading shrub/ groundcover ; Form: mounded
Culture: Best planted in full sun to part shade. Likes freely draining, acidic, lean soils. Once it is established it is quite drought tolerant. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Prune in spring to desired shape.
Uses: rock gardens, shrubby groundcover
Origin: Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales
Leaf: 1 cm long, small, thick, dark green, somewhat glossy, linear, reddish-tinted, especially in cold weather
Fruit: red arils, poisonous to humans
Height: 24-36"
Habit: medium to large spreading shrub/ groundcover ; Form: mounded
Culture: Best planted in full sun to part shade. Likes freely draining, acidic, lean soils. Once it is established it is quite drought tolerant. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Prune in spring to desired shape.
Uses: rock gardens, shrubby groundcover
Origin: Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales
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| Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' |
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| P. lawrencei in its natural habitat |
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| Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' |
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