Podocarpus Maki 45L

Key Features

• Dense upright form — Naturally columnar and tidy, reaching approximately 3–4m tall × 1.5–2m wide over time (easily kept smaller with pruning).
• Glossy deep green foliage — Narrow, leathery, yew-like leaves that stay rich green all year with a soft, fern-like appearance.
• Versatile & tough — Thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates coastal winds, heat, humidity, and dry conditions once established. Excellent drainage is preferred (avoid wet feet).
• Low maintenance — Slow growing and responds well to regular trimming for hedges, screens, or formal shapes.
• Wildlife & garden friendly — Produces small olive-green to purple berry-like cones (not messy). Deer resistant in most situations.

Ideal Uses in NZ Gardens

• Narrow privacy screening or hedging along fences and boundaries.
• Feature specimen in pots or garden beds.
• Formal topiary, espalier against walls, or poolside planting.
• Coastal and urban gardens where space is limited.

Plant Care Tips

• Position — Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil — Well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost at planting.
• Watering — Regular until established; then quite drought tolerant.
• Pruning — Clip as needed to maintain shape or size — best done in spring/summer.
• Fertiliser — Slow-release native or general garden fertiliser in spring.

Whether you need a sleek evergreen screen, a refined potted feature, or a low-maintenance architectural plant, Podocarpus Maki delivers reliable beauty with minimal fuss.