Red Tip Alpine Plum Yew will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Podocarpus alpinus 'Red Tip'
Common Name
Red Tip Alpine Plum Yew
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
3 Feet
Max Spread
3 Feet
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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