Mini Fern Podocarpus – Evergreen Hedge & Bonsai Starter

Podocarpus gracilior (Fern Pine) Hedge Starter Plant

Add year-round greenery to your landscape with this versatile Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as Fern Pine. Traditionally used as a privacy hedge, this evergreen plant can also be shaped and trained into a small ornamental tree. Its fine, fern-like foliage and upright growth habit make it a beautiful choice for outdoor gardens, hedges, borders, or container growing.

Skill Level: Beginner
Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Soil Type: Well-draining soil
Uses: Privacy hedge, landscape plant, ornamental tree, container growing, topiary project

Plant Dimensions:
• Approx. 5–6 inches tall
• Comes in a 2-inch nursery pot

🌱 Plant ships in a nursery pot

🌿 Growing Tips:

This plant performs best outdoors with plenty of sunlight. For a more tree-like form, transfer it to a larger 4- or 6-inch pot as it grows and begin shaping the branches as desired.

🌡️ Temperature Notice:

Extreme temperatures may affect plant health during shipping. Consider upgrading shipping during periods of very hot or cold weather.