Podocarpus Full Cone 《罗汉松》

🌲 Why Choose Podocarpus Full Cone?

• Distinctive cone shape with dense evergreen foliage
• Adds form and structure to displays or landscapes
• Long-lasting and visually balanced

🌿 Podocarpus Full Cone (Topiary Style) Care Tips

A Podocarpus Full Cone refers to a formally pruned, cone-shaped topiary—usually Podocarpus macrophyllus—used in landscaping for its clean, architectural look. It’s elegant, evergreen, and relatively low maintenance once established.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Full sun encourages dense foliage and strong shape retention.

• In hot climates, some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch.

💧 Watering

• Moderate watering: Water deeply when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry.

• Newly planted specimens need regular watering; mature plants are fairly drought-tolerant.

• Avoid waterlogged soil.

🌱 Soil

• Grows best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

• Tolerant of sandy, loamy, or even poor soils, but must not stay soggy.

✂️ Pruning (to Maintain Cone Shape)

• Prune 2–3 times a year to maintain the cone shape, ideally in late spring and late summer.

• Use clean, sharp shears to clip new growth lightly and maintain symmetry.

• Remove any crossing or inward-growing branches to promote airflow.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in midsummer to encourage lush foliage.

• Avoid over-fertilizing, especially before heavy pruning.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• Best grown in USDA zones 9–11.

• Can tolerate light frost but prefers warm, sheltered locations.

• Protect from strong winds, especially when young or potted.

🪴 Container Care (if potted)

• Use a large, heavy pot with drainage holes.

• Ensure regular watering and fertilizing, as nutrients deplete faster in containers.

• Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound.

Bonus Tip:

Podocarpus Full Cone makes an excellent formal hedge, entryway plant, or accent in minimalist gardens. Combine with gravel, stone, or structured landscaping for a clean, modern effect.

Bring form and finesse to your designs with the timeless beauty of the Podocarpus Full Cone.