Maki Podocarpus

Maki Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Maki’) is a refined evergreen with a naturally upright, columnar habit and dense, dark-green foliage. It is an excellent choice for creating privacy without taking up excessive width, making it especially useful along property lines, fences, foundations, and narrow planting beds.

Its clean shape and fine texture work well in formal and modern landscapes, while its adaptable nature also makes it a dependable option for hedges, screening, and specimen plantings. Maki Podocarpus grows in full sun to partial shade and becomes more drought-tolerant once established.

Available in 3-gallon and 7-gallon containers. Choose the size that best fits your project and desired immediate impact. Plant size and fullness naturally vary by season and nursery availability.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Podocarpus macrophyllus ‘Maki’

• Common name: Maki Podocarpus or Japanese Yew

• Available sizes: 3 gallon and 7 gallon

• Foliage: Dense, narrow, deep-green evergreen leaves

• Growth habit: Upright, narrow, and columnar

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Mature size: Approximately 8–12 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide

• Best uses: Privacy screens, hedges, foundation plantings, narrow borders, and specimen plantings

• Care: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Prune as desired to maintain a formal hedge or desired height.

FAQs

Is Maki Podocarpus evergreen?
Yes. It keeps its dense green foliage throughout the year, making it a strong option for privacy and landscape structure.

Can I use Maki Podocarpus as a privacy screen?
Yes. Its upright, narrow habit makes it especially useful for screening along fences, property lines, and tight side yards.

How much sun does it need?
Maki Podocarpus grows well in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable, but well-drained soil is important.

What is the difference between the 3-gallon and 7-gallon options?
Both are the same plant variety. The 7-gallon size provides a more established plant and greater immediate screening impact, while the 3-gallon size is a more economical option for longer hedge rows.

Does it need frequent pruning?
No, but it responds well to pruning. Shape it lightly to maintain a formal hedge or allow it to develop its natural upright form.

How is it delivered?
Plants carry a separate $45 plant delivery fee. We deliver Maki Podocarpus throughout Metro Atlanta, including Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, McDonough, Lithonia, and Douglasville.

Will my plant look exactly like the product photo?
Plant height, fullness, and shape naturally vary by season and nursery availability.