Podocarpus elatus

Podocarpus elatus

Podocarpus elatus

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Podocarpus elatus, commonly known as the Plum Pine or Brown Pine, is a majestic, evergreen native Australian tree prized for its dense foliage, upright habit, and ornamental appeal. With its glossy, dark green leaves and conical form, it’s a top choice for hedging, screening, or as a handsome feature tree in large gardens or landscapes.

This slow to medium-growing native can reach up to 15–30 metres in its natural habitat, but in garden settings, it typically grows to a manageable 8–12 metres. It produces small, fleshy purple-blue fruits that resemble plums, attracting native birds and wildlife. Its foliage creates a lush, subtropical look while providing year-round privacy and structure.

Podocarpus elatus thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It’s wind and frost-tolerant once established, making it an ideal choice for both coastal and inland Australian gardens.

Growing Requirements

  • Light: Full sun to part shade

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

  • Water: Moderate watering needs; keep moist while establishing

  • Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune to shape or size if needed

Unique Features

  • Dense, glossy foliage for privacy

  • Native to Australia

  • Produces attractive, plum-like fruits

  • Great for screening, hedging, or feature planting

  • Supports local biodiversity

Best Uses

  • Screening and privacy hedge

  • Feature tree in native gardens

  • Wildlife gardens

  • Coastal landscapes

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Water regularly during establishment,

Prune lightly to maintain shape,

Mulch to retain soil moisture,

Adaptable to various soil types if well-drained

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest- and disease-resistant

Mature height: 10 m

Mature width: 4 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Dark green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage

Flower colour: Creamy

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring (inconspicuous flowers)

Fruit: Yes

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