Plants > Conifers

mountain plum pine 'Blue Gem'

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' (f)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Podocarpus
Family: Podocarpaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, spreading evergreen conifer, grown as a shrub. It has short flat needles of a blue-green colour and can be pruned to a low hedge or topiary. This is a female variety so, if a male is nearby, silver-blue fruits may develop.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in good light.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate from seed (tree/shrub or from semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

GreenhouseBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years