Podocarpus Seeds – Macrophyllus

Podocarpus Macrophyllus, commonly known in the US as Buddhist Pine, is a hardy and versatile evergreen tree seed variety. These seeds produce elegant trees with dense, upright growth and slender, dark green leaves. Highly adaptable, Podocarpus trees are often grown as ornamental hedges, privacy screens, or specimen trees. They are known for their tolerance to different soil conditions and their resilience in various climates.

Features:

• Produces evergreen trees with lush, needle-like foliage

• Excellent for hedges, screens, or ornamental landscaping

• Known for durability and low maintenance once established

• Thrives in containers as well as in open ground

• Suitable for both residential gardens and larger landscapes

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Buddhist Pine

• Scientific Name: Podocarpus Macrophyllus

• Plant Type: Evergreen tree

• Season for Sowing: Spring to early summer

• Germination Time: 4 – 8 weeks under warm, moist conditions

• USDA Zones: 7 – 11

• Climate Suitability: Subtropical to warm temperate regions

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Mature Height: 20 – 40 feet when planted in open ground

• Maintenance: Low; requires occasional pruning for shape

• Sowing Months by Zone:

  • Zones 7–8: Sow indoors in late spring (April–May)

  • Zones 9–11: Direct sow from March to June