Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Podocarpus gracilior
- Common Name
- Podocarpus gracilior
- Mature Height
- 6–60 ft
- Mature Width
- 5–40 ft
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Privacy Hedges
Podocarpus gracilior
Podocarpus gracilior
This versatile evergreen features narrow, needle-like leaves that create a soft, billowy texture in the landscape. It is highly valued for its ability to be pruned into formal privacy hedges, screens, or maintained as a graceful specimen tree. Once established, it is remarkably adaptable to heat, drought, and various urban conditions.
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Plant Information
Description
- This versatile evergreen features narrow
- needle-like leaves that create a soft
- billowy texture in the landscape. It is highly valued for its ability to be pruned into formal privacy hedges
- screens
- or maintained as a graceful specimen tree. Once established
- it is remarkably adaptable to heat
- drought
- and various urban conditions.
This 30-gallon specimen provides immediate impact for privacy projects. It is a top choice for landscape architects seeking a softer, more refined texture than traditional formal hedges.
Uses
- Privacy screens
- formal hedges
- windbreaks
- street trees
- and specimen plantings.
Key Features
- Soft
- feathery foliage
- low litter
- high heat and drought tolerance
- and excellent response to pruning.
Planting
- Plant in well-draining
- slightly acidic soil. Space 3-4 feet apart for dense hedge coverage.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 3–4 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 4–5 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 3–4 ft apart
- Trees
- 20–40 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 6–10 ft apart
- Vines
- 6–10 ft apart
Care
Water regularly during the first year to establish roots. Prune annually to maintain desired hedge height and density.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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