Roman Candle Podocarpus Yew

Name: Roman Candle Podocarpus Yew
Brand: Southern Living Plant Collection
SKU: 48422
Price: 36.98 USD
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Variegated lance shaped foliage
Matures to 10-15' H x 3-4' W
Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
Plant in full sun to partial shade conditions

Pot size

2 Gallon

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Description

The Roman Candle™ Podocarpus features dense, upright branches adorned with slender, lance-shaped leaves that cascade gracefully. This evergreen shrub has variegated foliage featuring white to light green new growth that ages to emerald green. The lush vegetation provides a stunning backdrop for the contrasting red-brown bark, adding a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space.

This versatile shrub is an excellent choice for creating hedges, screens or as a standalone specimen plant. In addition, you'll be able to shape this shrub to your desired form. Whether you prefer a clean, compact shape or a more natural, relaxed appearance, the Roman Candle Podocarpus suits your aesthetic preferences. This podocarpus is a tough shrub in a low-maintenance package. It offers disease, pest, and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and heat.

In USDA zones 7 to 10, this Podocarpus variety thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to various growing conditions. Its low-maintenance nature ensures easy care and minimal effort on your part. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance, enhancing its appeal for busy gardeners.

When you choose the Roman Candle Podocarpus from plantsbymail.com, you can be confident in receiving a healthy, well-rooted specimen. Our plants are carefully nurtured by horticulture experts and packaged with care to ensure they arrive at your doorstep in optimal condition.

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

With its moderate growth rate, the Roman Candle Podocarpus can reach a height of 10 to 15 feet and a spread of 3 to 4 feet, making it suitable for smaller and larger landscapes. So whether you want to add structure to your garden, create a natural privacy barrier, or introduce a touch of elegance, this remarkable shrub delivers on all fronts. Space them 3 feet apart for a dense hedge or 5+ feet apart to
create individual columns of textured growth.

Scientific Name

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Miu' PP28582
Hardiness Zone

7, 8, 9, 10
Sun Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen
Features

Deer Resistant, Disease Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Variegated
Feature Color

Green, White
Uses

Accent, Coastal, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting, Specimen
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

None

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

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Roman Candle Podocarpus Yew

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Care & Use