Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Maki Shrubby Yew Pine, Maki Chinese Podocarpus, Maki Shrubby Podocarpus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | macrophyllus |
| Cultivar | 'Maki' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fleshy seeds that cause low toxicity when eaten. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 50 |
| Height | 2.4 - 3.6 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Tall evergreen shrub that has a slower growth rate than Podocarpus macrophyllus. |
| Shape | Columnar with densely packed leaves. |
| Landscape | Grown indoors as a houseplant or outdoors as an ornamental shrub. |
| Propagation | By cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun to partial shade, in neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water moderately and do not overwater. Salt tolerant and deer resistant. |
| Pests | Chlorosis and scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are needle-like, 1.25 - 6.8 cm long and arranged spirally. |
| Flower Description | Male flowers are catkin-like, grow in clusters, and grow to 2.5 - 3.8 cm in length. Female flowers grow to 1.27 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Seeds are fleshy with an enlarged stalk. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are dark green with a lighter midrib. Male flowers are yellow, female flowers are purple-red. Seeds are light blue with red stalks. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are waxy. |
Photographs
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki', Form, Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki', Leaf, Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki', grown as a hedge, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki', Leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.