Podocarpus lawrencei 'Blue Gem' | Blue Gem Mountain Plum Pine

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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.

 

  • 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 wildlife

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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