Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’

Red Tip Tasmanian Podocarpus, RED-TIPPED MOUNTAIN PLUM-PINE

Podocarpus alpinus 'Red Tip'

Evergreen Conifer, Shrub

"Outstanding Qualities
This adaptable evergreen conifer is an easy to grow and colorful selection from Tasmania. In spring the new growth is deep red with a burgundy blush. This colorful new growth matures to a dark green in early summer. If grown in full sun red will blush the tips again through the winter. Its low spreading habit is useful in the garden and it can tolerate pruning well and can even be sheared to create a low hedge. Once established it is drought tolerant.
Culture Notes
This useful evergreen conifer has its best color in full sun, but will tolerate open to light shade. It prefers a well-drained or sandy soil and can tolerate drought once well established. It responds well to pruning and can be sheared to make a tight low hedge. If allowed to maintain its natural form little pruning is required."—Courtesy Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Average, Occasional

Description

Size: 12 - 30 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded, Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Birds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Flexible Culture, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Shape: Insignificant

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hedges and Screens, Massed, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Slug / Snail Resistant
Wildlife: Birds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | New Growth with Reddish Tinge

Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | New Growth with Reddish Tinge
Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | Overall Form

Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | Overall Form
Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | 5 gallon plants at the garden center

Podocarpus lawrencei ‘Red Tip’ | 5 gallon plants at the garden center

Suitable Substitutes

Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' | Blue Mountain Plum-Pine

Perfect Partners

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' | Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea