About This Product
Botanical Name: Podocarpus gracilior
Common Name: Fern Pine
Trained with a clear trunk and rounded crown, this evergreen fern pine has soft, fine-textured green foliage above head height. Its tidy form makes a strong shade tree or accent for streets, patios, and entries. Native to eastern Africa, it takes pruning well and grows best in well-drained soil with moderate water.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 8, 9, 13 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 45 - 50 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 25 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Regular
