| Botanical Name | Podocarpus macrophyllus |
| Description | This slow-growing evergreen has soft, leathery needles and an upright habit. It thrives in Houston’s heat and handles pruning well. Perfect for formal hedges or vertical accents in tight spaces. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-25 feet tall x 6-10 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Can be heavily pruned into columns or hedges; best done in late winter or early spring. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Podocarpus macrophyllus |
| Description | This slow-growing evergreen has soft, leathery needles and an upright habit. It thrives in Houston’s heat and handles pruning well. Perfect for formal hedges or vertical accents in tight spaces. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-25 feet tall x 6-10 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Can be heavily pruned into columns or hedges; best done in late winter or early spring. |
| Deer Resistance | High |