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Yew Pine
Scientific Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus (Thunb.) Sweet
Family: Podocarpaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 4-9,11-24 USDA: 7-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 5°F (-15°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China, Japan Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, 15 to 30 feet tall (4.5-9 m), 8 feet spread (2.4 m); flat, narrow leaves, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm) Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Dioecious. Male and female flowers, in summer, are greenish and inconspicuous.

Fruiting Habits:
Edible drupe, 0.5 inch long (12 mm).