Yucca Plum Pine
Podocarpus coriaceus
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Podocarpaceae
- Genus:
- Podocarpus
- Species:
- Podocarpus coriaceus
- USDA Symbol:
- POCO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich soils