This variegated beauty sports white to light green new growth. A tough shrub in a low maintenance package, it offers disease, pest and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and hea
Podocarpus Roman Candle
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Roman Candle® Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Miu' PP28582

This variegated beauty sports white to light green new growth. A tough shrub in a low maintenance package, it offers disease, pest and deer resistance and tolerates full sun and heat. Evergreen with an upright habit, plant as hedge or accent.

Light Needs

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Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

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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 9a
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More About Roman Candle® Podocarpus

Bloom/Feature

Attractive white and green variegation

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, Variegated Foliage, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Coastal, Container, 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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