Shrubby Yew Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki'

$99⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Shrubby Yew Podocarpus highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki'
Growing Zones

7-11
Mature Height

15 - 20 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate to Low Moisture
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 7-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

We all have that one neighbor. Maybe they have an unusual hobby or fitness routine, or a reluctance to hide their garbage cans. No matter what you're faced with, the Shrubby Yew Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki') is a green privacy solution that will fit - even in smaller spaces!

The soft green foliage is similar to that of its Taxus namesake, it has dense foliage that grows in a natural pyramidal form. That means less pruning is required on your part! The foliage is small, comes in a rich, deep green, and is softly needle-like. This gives the tree a 'fluffy', finely textured appearance!

Just like their Yew cousins, these evergreens produce yellow pollen cones and fleshy blue seeds that get red fleshy outsides. These conifers are hardy throughout the heat and humidity of USDA planting zones 7 to 11 and can reach 15 to 20 feet in height but can spread 4 to 5 feet wide. Growing well in coastal areas, Podocarpus attracts songbirds, and is resistant to deer, drought, and heat! They're prized for Fire-wise and Xeric landscapes!

Landscape Application:

Perfect for narrow city side yards or planted as a great screen along a backyard fence line or a walled garden. It makes a perfect green column that works well as a corner element or flanking an entryway. It is a lifesaver as a divider separating multi-story homes on modern deep, narrow lots.

Use as a textured pop among mixed shrub borders or to bulk up a windbreak, shelterbelt, or evergreen hedge! Multiple plants serve as a showy backdrop and as a tall divider between properties where you want to block the view from a neighbor's second-story window.

Want to create green walls around your seating areas to create private outdoor rooms? These soft evergreens are perfect for sectioning off and screening out unwanted views around your pool, hot tub, and sunbathing areas. Or just carve out a nook for your reading chair or meditation area to find a slice of peace and quiet!

The lush green and fluffy texture works great with other low-maintenance plants like Crape Myrtles, Pittosporums, Agapanthus, and Abelia!

Prized For Its Soft Evergreen Foliage
Tall & Narrow Columnar
Small Yellow 'Flowers' Become Red Berries For Birds
Can Grow In Coastal Gardens, Heat & Humidity
Firescaping Windbreak, Great Privacy Screen & Tall Garden Walls!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Podocarpus is super easy to care for, requiring normal water (eventually being waterwise and drought-tolerant) but little else. These evergreens grow best in a location for full sun to part shade, tolerating all kinds of well-drained soils. You don't need to prune unless you want to keep them shorter, by trimming after the first flush of spring growth. Top-dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch for best results!

Full Sun Plant & Handles Part Shade
Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture - Drought Tolerant
Prune After First Flush Of Growth
Deer, Salt, Heat & Humidity Resistant

Don't be bothered by unsightly views! Use the fluffy and bright green Shrubby Yew Podocarpus to bring much-needed, Zen-like calm to your backyard oasis! Order yours at NatureHills.com today!