Podocarpus alpinus 'Blue Gem'
Common name: 
Blue Gem Podocarpus
Blue Gem Tasmainian Podocarpus
Pronunciation: 
po-do-KAR-pus AL-pin-us
Family: 
Podocarpaceae
Genus: 
Podocarpus
Synonyms: 
Podocarpus lawrencii
Type: 
Conifer
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Evergreen shrub, dwarf, spreading mound, similar in general appearance to the species but bluer, grows about 15 cm a year.  Leaves blue, but new growth in spring pink or red.
  • Sun or light shade  The species, and presumably its selections, is considered one of the most suitable podocarpus for colder regions.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 7     Species native to southwest Australia, Tasmania.
  • Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden
  • Portland, Oregon: Hoyt Arboretum (the species also)
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