- USDA Growing Zones 7-10
- 10-15 Feet Tall
- 4-6 Feet Wide
The variegated Roman Candle Podocarpus features unique, nearly white foliage on new growth. The lightly colored foliage begins to appear each spring for a soft effect on a tough plant. That is, it stands up to heat. It is far from tough for the gardener, however, and is an easy-care and unique plant. Podocarpus shrubs are favorites for creating evergreen hedges for year-round color and privacy or screening.
Roman Candle Podocarpus creates a hedge with unique and variegated color. Each shrub can grow to about 10 to 15 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide, so even a single shrub makes a pretty screen all year long. It grows at a moderate rate. Thriving in zones 7 through 10, this hardy evergreen can handle some heat. It is cold hardy to about 0 to 10 degrees in winter. Deer tend to ignore Podocarpus and Roman Candle should resist most pests and diseases.
Roman Candle Podocarpus Care
Grow Roman Candle Podocarpus is full sun or part shade in well-draining soil. Water the ground well before planting and give it average but regular watering as it grows. Your Podocarpus needs little pruning unless you want to shape it for a hedge. Prune in early spring before you begin to see the light green new foliage appear. Fertilize the shrub once a year in early spring.
Roman Candle Podocarpus Spacing
Roman Candle Podocarpus is a perfect plant to create privacy in your landscape. For a longer hedge, place the plants about 3 to 4 feet apart from center to center.
Roman Candle Podocarpus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): White, Light Green |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Accent, Hedge |
| Plant Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Miu' PP28582 |
- SKU:
- RMCDPOD
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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