Roman Candle™ Podocarpus Yew

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.

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.

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.