yew pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Native: Southern China and Japan.

Tree Characteristics

• Shape: Conical
• Foliage: Evergreen, Lanceolate to Linear, Medium Green, No Change
• Height: 40 - 50 feet.
• Width: 20 feet.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous. Yellow. Flowers in Spring.
• Fruit/Cone: Purple Cone, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall Edible.
• Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Exfoliating or Furrowed.
• Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 4 - 9 and 12 – 24, USDA Hardiness 7 - 10.
• Exposure: Partial Shade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Susceptible: Mites and Scales, Sooty Mold.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Medium.
• Root Damage Potential: Low.
• Health Hazard: None Known
• Biogenic Emissions: Low.

Source:

SelecTree. "Podocarpus macrophyllus Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 20, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/podocarpus-macrophyllus >