Podocarpus Macrophyllus《罗汉松》

🌿 Why Choose Podocarpus Macrophyllus?

• Refined evergreen foliage with strong vertical form
• Popular for bonsai, landscaping, or minimalist floral work
• Drought-tolerant, easy to shape, and long-lasting

🌿 Podocarpus Macrophyllus Care Tips

Commonly known as Buddhist Pine or Japanese Yew, Podocarpus macrophyllus is a popular evergreen shrub or tree prized for its dense, soft needle-like foliage, upright growth, and versatile landscape use—from hedges to bonsai to ornamental topiaries.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Full sun encourages dense, compact growth.

• Tolerates shade but may grow leggier.

💧 Watering

• Water regularly when young to establish strong roots.

• Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.

• Let the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out between waterings—avoid overwatering.

🌱 Soil

• Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

• Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or even poor soils.

• Avoid waterlogged conditions.

🌿 Pruning

• Responds well to light or heavy pruning.

• Shape as a hedge, screen, tree, or topiary.

• Best time to prune is late winter to early spring or after new growth matures in summer.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring and midsummer.

• Avoid excessive nitrogen to maintain compact form.

🌡️ Temperature & Climate

• Hardy in USDA zones 7–11.

• Tolerates heat, humidity, and light frost.

• Protect young plants from severe cold and drying winds.

🪴 Container & Bonsai Use

• Excellent in large pots, as patio plants or indoor bonsai.

• Indoors: Place near bright indirect light and avoid dry indoor air.

• Bonsai: Prune roots and branches regularly, repot every 2–3 years.

⚠️ Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans, but some sources note mild toxicity to pets if ingested in large quantities—use caution with cats and dogs.

Embrace the elegant strength of Podocarpus Macrophyllus—a botanical classic with enduring style.