Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine)

How to grow Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) in NZ

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) grows best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well drained soil. Improve the soil with organic matter before planting and water regularly until established. Once settled it is relatively drought tolerant, although occasional watering during prolonged dry periods will maintain healthy growth. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for the best performance.

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) care tips

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) is easy to maintain and responds well to trimming. Prune lightly once or twice a year to maintain the desired shape or hedge height. Mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the trunk. Check newly planted specimens regularly during dry weather.

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) size, spacing, and growth rate

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) typically grows 3 to 5 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide if left untrimmed. It has a moderate growth rate and forms a dense, upright habit. Space plants 80 centimetres to 1.2 metres apart for hedging or farther apart when used as individual specimen plants.

Landscaping uses for Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) is ideal for formal hedges, privacy screens, entranceways, topiary, containers, and feature planting. Its dense evergreen foliage provides year round structure and complements both traditional and contemporary landscapes. It is also well suited to urban and coastal gardens where a refined evergreen specimen is required.

Why buy from The Plant Company?

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