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    PODOCARPUS
    PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'
    PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PODOCARPUS macrophyllus 'Aureus'

    Commonly known as Buddhist pine, Kusamaki

    Sprials of green leaves and yellowish undergrowth
    plant size comparison icon
    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £19.50 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Known historically as Buddhist pine and a feng shui tree in Japan. The northernmost species of the genus.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      China, Japan.
    • Evergreen
      Lance-shaped, firm, leathery leaves 6-15cm (2½-6in) long.
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Conifer
    • Tree
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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