Common Name: Pringle’s Dwarf Podocarpus (Yew Podocarpus)
Latin Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Pringle’s Dwarf’
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Mature Height: 3–4 ft
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Mature Width: 3–4 ft
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 7–11
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Habit: Dense, naturally symmetrical, slow-growing, evergreen shrub
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Foliage: Fine, slender, dark-green “needle” leaves; lush and polished year-round
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Flower/Fruit: Inconspicuous; grown for foliage and form
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Soil pH: Adaptable; prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soils
Description:
Compact, refined, and effortlessly tidy, Pringle’s Dwarf Podocarpus brings a tailored look to foundations, pathways, and containers. Its dense, dark-green evergreen foliage and naturally rounded symmetry deliver a polished appearance without constant trimming. Tough to heat and drought once established—and deer tolerant—it’s an easy pick for low-maintenance structure in modern and classic landscapes alike.
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil; water regularly the first season, then moderately (avoid soggy sites). Thrives in full sun to part shade—more sun yields denser growth. Minimal pruning needed; light shape in late winter/early spring if desired. Mulch 2–3" to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
Landscape Uses:
Low hedges and borders, foundation plantings, container accents, entryways, courtyard structure, small-space screening, formal or Japanese-inspired designs.
