Podocarpus elongatus 'Monmal' is the cultivar name for Icee Blue„¢ Cape yellowood. The originators at Monrovia nursery, inc. claim that it's the first Podocarpus tree with distinctive blue foliage. New growth is lime-gray-blue maturing to a cool gray-blue-green on this excellent specimen, that is appropriate for use as a lawn or screen tree. One of the most beautiful and decorative pyramidal conifers for the Southern U.S.
After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 10 to 12 feet (3 - 4 m) tall and 4.5 feet (1.5 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 10 to 12 inches (25 - 30 cm). It is often and easily sheared to create hedges and topiaries.
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 2004 at Monrovia Nurseries of Azuza, California, USA.
