Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' | Blue Gem Mountain Plum Pine
DESCRIPTION
Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, finely textured foliage in shades of blue-green. The plant maintains year-round color, with new growth often emerging with a brighter or more vibrant hue, adding subtle seasonal interest. While it does not produce prominent flowers, it occasionally forms small, inconspicuous cones typical of coniferous shrubs.
Native to the alpine regions of Australia, Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a cultivar selected for its unique foliage color and tidy growth habit. Its resilience and adaptability make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, low hedges, or container planting, where it adds a touch of understated elegance and texture to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, finely textured foliage in shades of blue-green. The plant maintains year-round color, with new growth often emerging with a brighter or more vibrant hue, adding subtle seasonal interest. While it does not produce prominent flowers, it occasionally forms small, inconspicuous cones typical of coniferous shrubs.
Native to the alpine regions of Australia, Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a cultivar selected for its unique foliage color and tidy growth habit. Its resilience and adaptability make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, low hedges, or container planting, where it adds a touch of understated elegance and texture to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, finely textured foliage in shades of blue-green. The plant maintains year-round color, with new growth often emerging with a brighter or more vibrant hue, adding subtle seasonal interest. While it does not produce prominent flowers, it occasionally forms small, inconspicuous cones typical of coniferous shrubs.
Native to the alpine regions of Australia, Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' is a cultivar selected for its unique foliage color and tidy growth habit. Its resilience and adaptability make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, low hedges, or container planting, where it adds a touch of understated elegance and texture to the landscape.
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Family: Podocarpaceae
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 5 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Striking blue-green, needle-like foliage
Flower color: Not significant
Bloom time: N/A (primarily valued for its foliage)
Light requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; can be pruned to maintain shape or used as a low hedge
Growing zone: USDA zones 8 to 11
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for wildlifeThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
