Plant Identification Learning Module:
Ornamentals

Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

An upright, densely-foliaged evergreen shrub or tree with a narrow columnar canopy. Simple leaves are linear and spirally arranged, with entire margins. They are leathery in texture, glossy dark green above with a prominent midrib. Seeds are covered with a green fleshy layer and are borne on a purple, fleshy, receptacle.


Podocarpus plant
UF/IFAS

Podocarpus foliage whorl
Photo by Carolyn Wildes

Podocarpus fruit
(cc) 2005, Keisotyo. This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.