Podocarpus gracilior
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Fern Pine
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 40-50' x 25-35' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditons, Deer Resistant, Screen, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15, 24" Box, 36" Box |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 13-24, H1, H2 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9A-11 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
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.
USDA Zone: 9A-11
