Podocarpus chinensis
This upright, dense evergreen has pointed, leathery, dark green leaves arranged on stiff, symmetrical branches and works very well as a screen, hedge, strong accent plant, or framing tree. The crown forms a somewhat pyramidal to oval outline. Able to reach 90 feet in height, Nagi Podocarpus is usually seen at 30 to 40 feet in height due to the moderately-slow growth rate. Compact branching habit and very dark green foliage make this a dense tree in full sun, more open but surprisingly dense in shade.
Photo taken during summer 2002 at Plant Delights in North Carolina, USA.
Photo by Bill Barger
Close-up of foliage
Photo taken during summer 2002 at Plant Delights in North Carolina, USA.
Photo by Bill Barger
Podocarpus chinensis
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
9 (20 to 30 F / -1.1 to -6.7 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: RHS Accepted Genus
COLOR: Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE: Narrow Pyramid or Columnar
GROWTH SIZE: Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
Download QR code image to use on plant tags
Explore other Podocarpus species
-- Select a Species --
Podocarpus acuminatus
Podocarpus acutifolius
Podocarpus affinis
Podocarpus andinus / Plum-fruited Yew
Podocarpus angustifolius
Podocarpus annamiensis
Podocarpus aracensis
Podocarpus archboldii
Podocarpus aristulatus
Podocarpus atjehensis
Podocarpus barretoi
Podocarpus borneensis
Podocarpus bracteatus
Podocarpus brasiliensis
Podocarpus brassii
Podocarpus brevifolius
Podocarpus buchholzii
Podocarpus capuronii
Podocarpus celatus
Podocarpus chingianus
Podocarpus confertus
Podocarpus coriaceus
Podocarpus costalis
Podocarpus costaricensis
Podocarpus crassigemmis
Podocarpus cunninghamii
Podocarpus decumbens
Podocarpus deflexus
Podocarpus degeneri
Podocarpus dispermus
Podocarpus drouynianus
Podocarpus elatus
Podocarpus elongatus
Podocarpus epiphyticus
Podocarpus falcatus / Oteniqua Yellow Wood
Podocarpus fasciculus
Podocarpus gibbsiae
Podocarpus glaucus
Podocarpus globulus
Podocarpus glomeratus
Podocarpus gnidioides
Podocarpus grayae
Podocarpus guatemalensis
Podocarpus henkelii
Podocarpus hispaniolensis
Podocarpus humbertii
Podocarpus indonesiensis
Podocarpus ingensis
Podocarpus insularis
Podocarpus lambertii
Podocarpus latifolius
Podocarpus laubenfelsii
Podocarpus lawrencei / mountain plum-pine
Podocarpus lawrencei × nivalis / hybrid plum-pine
Podocarpus ledermannii
Podocarpus levis
Podocarpus longifoliolatus
Podocarpus lophatus
Podocarpus lucienii
Podocarpus macrocarpus
Podocarpus macrophyllus / yew podocarp
Podocarpus madagascariensis
Podocarpus magnifolius
Podocarpus matudae
Podocarpus micropedunculatus
Podocarpus milanjianus
Podocarpus monteverdeensis
Podocarpus nakaii / Nakai yellowwood
Podocarpus neriifolius
Podocarpus nivalis / alpine totara
Podocarpus novae-caledoniae
Podocarpus nubigenus
Podocarpus oleifolius
Podocarpus palawanensis
Podocarpus pallidus
Podocarpus parlatorei
Podocarpus pendulifolius
Podocarpus perrieri
Podocarpus pilgeri
Podocarpus polyspermus
Podocarpus polystachyus
Podocarpus pseudobracteatus
Podocarpus purdieanus
Podocarpus ridleyi
Podocarpus roraimae
Podocarpus rostratus
Podocarpus rotundus
Podocarpus rubens
Podocarpus rumphii
Podocarpus rusbyi
Podocarpus salicifolius
Podocarpus salignus
Podocarpus salomoniensis
Podocarpus sellowii
Podocarpus smithii
Podocarpus spathoides
Podocarpus spinulosus
Podocarpus sprucei
Podocarpus steyermarkii
Podocarpus subtropicalis
Podocarpus sylvestris
Podocarpus tepuiensis
Podocarpus teysmannii
Podocarpus totara / Totara
Podocarpus transiens
Podocarpus trinitensis
Podocarpus urbanii
Podocarpus woltzii
Explore trinomials in the Podocarpus chinensis species
-- Select a Trinomial --
Podocarpus chinensis var. chinensis
Podocarpus chinensis var. wardii
Want to stay informed?
Sign up for our free quarterly E-newsletter List
Sign up now
Support the ACS
This database was developed and is maintained by dedicated volunteers. If you are are using it and are not a member, consider joining or donating to the ACS to support this and our other educational projects.
Donate Now
Contribute to our database
This database was developed and is maintained by dedicated volunteers. If you are are using it and are not a member, consider joining or donating to the ACS to support this and our other educational projects.
Submit information
Contribute your photos to Podocarpus chinensis
×
Comments