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Mood Ring Podocarpus Yew

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$36.98
  • Bronze-pink new growth
  • Matures to 4-6' wide by 10-15' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
Pot size

Description

The Mood Ring® Podocarpus Yew is a dynamic new addition to the Southern Living Plant Collection! This variety is renowned for the bronze-pink new growth that really separates it from similar plants.

Mood Ring Podocarpus has a tall habit that reaches 10-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has the same characteristic dense foliage of a podocarpus tree, but Mood Ring stands out with bronze and pink new growth. This makes for a stunning privacy hedge that can used against fences, in formal gardens, or as a screen. Just plant these podocarpus 4 feet apart to create the perfect privacy hedge.

This is a tough shrub in a low-maintenance package. It offers disease, pest, and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and summer heat. You couldn't ask for an easier privacy hedge.

Mood Ring Podocarpus Yew Care

This variety is hardy from USDA Zones 7-10, between 0°F to 10°F when fully established.

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season to help establish deep growth.

Grows well in average soil with good drainage.

Fertilize in spring with a slow-release, well-balanced fertilizer.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Mood Ring Podocarpus Yew Plants

Space 3 feet apart for a tight screen. Plant over 6 feet apart for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Sosa' PP28583
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    None

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 7-10
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Mood Ring Podocarpus Yew

From $19.98

The Mood Ring® Podocarpus Yew is a dynamic new addition to the Southern Living Plant Collection! This variety is renowned for the bronze-pink new growth that really separates it from similar plants.

Mood Ring Podocarpus has a tall habit that reaches 10-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide. It has the same characteristic dense foliage of a podocarpus tree, but Mood Ring stands out with bronze and pink new growth. This makes for a stunning privacy hedge that can used against fences, in formal gardens, or as a screen. Just plant these podocarpus 4 feet apart to create the perfect privacy hedge.

This is a tough shrub in a low-maintenance package. It offers disease, pest, and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and summer heat. You couldn't ask for an easier privacy hedge.

Mood Ring Podocarpus Yew Care

This variety is hardy from USDA Zones 7-10, between 0°F to 10°F when fully established.

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results.

Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season to help establish deep growth.

Grows well in average soil with good drainage.

Fertilize in spring with a slow-release, well-balanced fertilizer.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
  • 3 Gallon
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