Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as Podocarpus macrophyllus is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering during winter months when growth slows.
Ensure good drainage in pots or garden beds.
Also known as Big-Leaf Podocarp · Buddhist Pine · Japanese Yew
Yew Plum Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is an evergreen conifer native to Japan and China, valued for its lush foliage and adaptability as a landscape plant.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates a range of temperatures, prefers mild climates.
Low
25% intensity
Feed during growing season only.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as Podocarpus macrophyllus is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering during winter months when growth slows.
Ensure good drainage in pots or garden beds.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to maintain shape and size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done throughout the year to shape hedges or specimens.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining medium. Keep moist and warm. Seed propagation is also possible but slower.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 3-4 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Where Yew Plum Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | Podocarpus macrophyllus |
Similar in genus Podocarpus
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