African Fern Pine

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Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Viburnum

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Viburnum

Adaptable and dependable four-season garden interest. Most viburnum offer large flowers that attract butterflies, thick summer foliage, and berries and vibrant fall foliage that attract birds. Nice with fir, rhododendron, crocosmia and variegated periwinkle. Prefers well-drained soil.

Spindle Tree

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Spindle Tree

Dense, bushy evergreen can be used as a large shrub or small tree. Handsome, thick foliage is well-suited for hedging, but is also useful as a specimen or accent in the landscape. Prefers well-drained soil.

Details

Common name

African Fern Pine

Botanical name

Podocarpus gracilior

Variety

Fern Clouds

Zone

USDA 7 - 10

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Bloom time

spring

Light

sun

Height

10-20' (3-6 m)

Habit

oval

Water

daily

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

protect from standing water in winter