A wall of foliage shorn and formed with the pink and green foliage of Mood Ring Podocarpus
Podocarpus Mood Ring with light pink new growth
Mood ring with new growth
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Mood Ring® Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Sosa' PP28583

This easy care beauty sports bronzy-pink new growth that turns green as it matures. A tough shrub in a low maintenance package, it offers disease, pest and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and heat. Evergreen and upright, plant as hedge or accent.

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7b - 10b

mature dimensions

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10-15′ high x 3-4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 10b
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More About Mood Ring® Podocarpus

Bloom/Feature

Attractive bronze-pink new growth

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 5°F to 10°F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Upright Habit, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Coastal, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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