Description

A unique and beautiful tree that grows naturally upright with weeping branches draped with long, elegant dark green leaves that are willow-like; an elegant and exotic accent on the landscape; can be maintained as an informal screen

Landscape Attributes

Willowleaf Podocarp is a dense evergreen tree with a shapely form and gracefully arching branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Willowleaf Podocarp is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Willowleaf Podocarp will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 25 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.