Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Akame'

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Akame' (Buddist pine, Chinese yew, fern pine, yew plum pine, southern yew) is a beautiful evergreen conifer that grows well in part shade.  Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Akame' has bright cherry red new growth during the growing season that slowly fades from coppery tones to deep green (colors best in a sunny area - may be green in the shade). Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Akame' adds color and texture to any landscape and can be grown as a small tree, large shrub, or sheared into a hedge or other topiary forms.

• HARDINESS:  zones (7?)8-10
• EXPOSURE:  shade, part shade, sun
• SIZE:  10-20' easily pruned smaller
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot, 18-24" plant.  See last photo for example.