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Plum pines (Podocarpus)
Plum piness are a group of coniferous, evergreen trees and shrubs that, while often referred to colloquially as 'pines', are not the same as true pines (genus Pinus). Plum piness can reach a height of up to 40 meters. Many handsome species within this genus are grown ornamentally in parks or gardens.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Plum pines
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Attributes of Plum pines
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Plum pines
Distribution of Plum pines
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Distribution Map of Plum pines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Plum pines
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The plant genus plum pines, often referred to as the 'pine of Buddhists', is a versatile species with moderate care needs. Basic care includes partial to full sun exposure, consistent moisture, and well-drained acidic soil. Plum pines enjoys cooler temperatures, ideally under 80° F but can tolerate as low as 30°F. Common challenges include susceptibility to root rot, fungus, and pests such as mites and mealybugs. Seasonal changes in watering and light exposure are necessary, with plum pines needing less water in winter and protection from intense summer sun. Despite these challenges, plum pines remains a beloved choice for many gardeners.
How to Water Plum pines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Plum pines?
How to Propagate Plum pines?
How to Plant Plum pines?
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8 most common species：
Totara
Totara (Podocarpus totara) is a plant species native and endemic to New Zealand. Totara grows in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forests. This species is the largest known tree in its genus. Wood from this species is used to make fenceposts and flooring. Totara often grows in fertile, lowland well-drained soils.
Buddhist pine
The buddhist pine (*Podocarpus macrophyllus*) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can be trained as a bonsai tree, which is a form of Japanese horticultural art. In Feng Shui mysticism, the buddhist pine is considered to be very valuable, a fact that has led to illegal collection. The tree contains a mild toxin, so care should be exercised.
Yew plum pine
When the yew plum pine leaves are damaged, they emit a pleasant aroma. While the seeds are toxic, the fruits can be eaten and are used in pies and desserts. This shrub can be grown as a houseplant, container plant, or topiary.
Real yellowwood
Real yellowwood is the national tree of South Africa, where it's protected by the law. This large evergreen tree is readily used in landscaping and ornamental gardening, mostly for its decorative foliage. It is known as a long-lived tree, but it grows relatively slowly. Its wood has many uses and it's a highly valued timber tree.
Arius
This conifer is unique to the Philippines and Taiwan, where it is now endangered due to plants being taken from the wild to satisfy horticultural demands. Arius is often confused with a relative, P. polystachyus, which is a popular bonsai specimen. The plant was first documented by Carl Borivoj Presl, an 18th-century Czech botanist, physician, and naturalist.
Oleander podocarp
The oleander podocarp is a tree that produces valuable construction lumber. The many parts of this tree, commonly gathered from the wild, are utilized as medicine and as a source of food because its fruits are edible. A oleander podocarp in Singapore is listed as a heritage tree.
Alpine totara
This species is a prostrate shrub with spreading branches. It can also be semi-erect and up to 3 m tall. Branches that contact the soil often root. Leaves are thick, rigid and close together. They are arranged spirally, are pointed at the apex and are a brownish green colour when they age.
Cape yellow wood
Cape yellow wood is an evergreen tree native to South Africa, prized for its elegant, elongated foliage. Proving a robust survivor, it thrives in most environments, from the coastal fringe to mountainous regions. Its unique slim, leathery leaves and attractive yellow cones make it identifiable. Cape yellow wood is particularly drought-resistant, with a flexible nature that sees it used widely in landscaping.
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Totara
Totara
Totara (Podocarpus totara) is a plant species native and endemic to New Zealand. Totara grows in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forests. This species is the largest known tree in its genus. Wood from this species is used to make fenceposts and flooring. Totara often grows in fertile, lowland well-drained soils.
Buddhist pine
Buddhist pine
The buddhist pine (*Podocarpus macrophyllus*) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can be trained as a bonsai tree, which is a form of Japanese horticultural art. In Feng Shui mysticism, the buddhist pine is considered to be very valuable, a fact that has led to illegal collection. The tree contains a mild toxin, so care should be exercised.
Yew plum pine
Yew plum pine
When the yew plum pine leaves are damaged, they emit a pleasant aroma. While the seeds are toxic, the fruits can be eaten and are used in pies and desserts. This shrub can be grown as a houseplant, container plant, or topiary.
Real yellowwood
Real yellowwood
Real yellowwood is the national tree of South Africa, where it's protected by the law. This large evergreen tree is readily used in landscaping and ornamental gardening, mostly for its decorative foliage. It is known as a long-lived tree, but it grows relatively slowly. Its wood has many uses and it's a highly valued timber tree.
Arius
Arius
This conifer is unique to the Philippines and Taiwan, where it is now endangered due to plants being taken from the wild to satisfy horticultural demands. Arius is often confused with a relative, P. polystachyus, which is a popular bonsai specimen. The plant was first documented by Carl Borivoj Presl, an 18th-century Czech botanist, physician, and naturalist.
Oleander podocarp
Oleander podocarp
The oleander podocarp is a tree that produces valuable construction lumber. The many parts of this tree, commonly gathered from the wild, are utilized as medicine and as a source of food because its fruits are edible. A oleander podocarp in Singapore is listed as a heritage tree.
Alpine totara
Alpine totara
This species is a prostrate shrub with spreading branches. It can also be semi-erect and up to 3 m tall. Branches that contact the soil often root. Leaves are thick, rigid and close together. They are arranged spirally, are pointed at the apex and are a brownish green colour when they age.
Cape yellow wood
Cape yellow wood
Cape yellow wood is an evergreen tree native to South Africa, prized for its elegant, elongated foliage. Proving a robust survivor, it thrives in most environments, from the coastal fringe to mountainous regions. Its unique slim, leathery leaves and attractive yellow cones make it identifiable. Cape yellow wood is particularly drought-resistant, with a flexible nature that sees it used widely in landscaping.
Yucca plum pine
Yucca plum pine
Yucca plum pine is a fascinating plant with a wide range of interesting features. Its beautiful foliage and compact size make it a popular choice for garden usage. Additionally, yucca plum pine has economic value due to its timber, which is highly prized for its durability. Another interesting fact about yucca plum pine is its toxicity, as certain parts of the plant are known to be poisonous to animals. Overall, yucca plum pine is a remarkable plant that offers both aesthetic beauty and practical uses.
Illawarra plum
Illawarra plum
Illawarra plum is an evergreen tree with dense foliage, reaching up to 35-50 meters tall. Its glossy, dark green leaves are strap-shaped, typically 5-15 cm long. This conifer produces purple berry-like fruits, which are actually swollen seed receptacles, attracting various bird species. Illawarra plum primarily thrives in rainforest environments, where its elegant form contributes to the forest's multi-layered canopy.
Podocarpus matudae
Podocarpus matudae
Podocarpus matudae is a slender, evergreen tree reaching heights of 15 to 25 meters, renowned for its straight trunk and pyramid-like shape. This conifer displays dense foliage of dark, glossy green leaves, which are narrow and leathery. Adaptable to various soil types, podocarpus matudae thrives in both shade and sunlight, its habitat flexibility enabling it to endure in diverse environments ranging from cloud forests to urban areas.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Plum pines
Podocarpus
Plum piness are a group of coniferous, evergreen trees and shrubs that, while often referred to colloquially as 'pines', are not the same as true pines (genus Pinus). Plum piness can reach a height of up to 40 meters. Many handsome species within this genus are grown ornamentally in parks or gardens.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Key Facts About Plum pines
Feedback
Attributes of Plum pines
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Plum pines
Distribution of Plum pines
Feedback
Distribution Map of Plum pines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Plum pines
Feedback
The plant genus plum pines, often referred to as the 'pine of Buddhists', is a versatile species with moderate care needs. Basic care includes partial to full sun exposure, consistent moisture, and well-drained acidic soil. Plum pines enjoys cooler temperatures, ideally under 80° F but can tolerate as low as 30°F. Common challenges include susceptibility to root rot, fungus, and pests such as mites and mealybugs. Seasonal changes in watering and light exposure are necessary, with plum pines needing less water in winter and protection from intense summer sun. Despite these challenges, plum pines remains a beloved choice for many gardeners.
How to Water Plum pines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Plum pines?
How to Propagate Plum pines?
How to Plant Plum pines?
Exploring the Plum pines Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Totara
Totara (Podocarpus totara) is a plant species native and endemic to New Zealand. Totara grows in lowland, montane and lower subalpine forests. This species is the largest known tree in its genus. Wood from this species is used to make fenceposts and flooring. Totara often grows in fertile, lowland well-drained soils.
Buddhist pine
The buddhist pine (*Podocarpus macrophyllus*) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can be trained as a bonsai tree, which is a form of Japanese horticultural art. In Feng Shui mysticism, the buddhist pine is considered to be very valuable, a fact that has led to illegal collection. The tree contains a mild toxin, so care should be exercised.
Yew plum pine
When the yew plum pine leaves are damaged, they emit a pleasant aroma. While the seeds are toxic, the fruits can be eaten and are used in pies and desserts. This shrub can be grown as a houseplant, container plant, or topiary.
Real yellowwood
Real yellowwood is the national tree of South Africa, where it's protected by the law. This large evergreen tree is readily used in landscaping and ornamental gardening, mostly for its decorative foliage. It is known as a long-lived tree, but it grows relatively slowly. Its wood has many uses and it's a highly valued timber tree.
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All Species of Plum pines
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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