Podocarpus elongatus ‘Monmal’ Icee Blue®
Icee Blue® Podocarpus
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Also Grown As | Tree, hedge |
Mature Height & Spread | 15' – 25' tall and wide |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Low water once established |
Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
Container Sizes | #5, #15, 24" box, 36" box |
Sunset Garden Zones | 8,9,12, 13-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Slow-growing evergreen tree with a columnar to pyramidal growth-habit to 15-25′ tall and wide. Attractive, narrow, dense-growing foliage matures to a unique grayish-blue color, especially attractive when contrasted with the emergence of its soft, light blue colored juvenile foliage. The versatile, graceful-looking cultivar requires little care and is well-suited as a lawn specimen, hedge or screening. With its tidy nature, it also makes a great poolside or large container planting. Though well-capable of thriving with moderate to little water once established, provide regular watering during its first few growing seasons for best results. Tolerates a variety of soil conditions and performs best in a partial to full sun exposure.