Fern Pine Podocarpus gracilior

Moderate-growing evergreen tree to 40-50’ tall x 25-35’ wide, often pruned to maintain a smaller size. This graceful-looking species is best-suited for mild climates and forms a dense rounded head of finely-divided, slightly-pendulous foliage, featuring narrow leaves that emerge light gray-green and mature to shades of bright and dark-green creating a fern-like appearance. Beautiful and highly popular in milder western climates, this species is well-suited as a street, patio, courtyard or screening tree. Younger specimens are often used for espaliers, though consideration of its eventual size should be considered when choosing a planting location. Also makes a great container specimen for its juvenile years. Thrives with regular watering in a slightly-acidic, well-drained soil, and prefers a full to partial sun exposure.

Our Fern Pine is grown at Miramar Farm & Pauma Valley Farm & Winters Farm &.