Podocarpus Mood Ring
Enjoy bronze, copper, burgundy, and deep green foliage changes on a dense evergreen shrub. Mood Ring™ Podocarpus forms an upright refined plant with narrow foliage that changes color as it matures. Its adaptable size and polished appearance work well in formal and modern landscapes.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10
- Mature Height: 6'–8'
- Mature Width: 4'–6'
- Spacing: 4'–6'
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Mood Ring'
- Common Name: Mood Ring™ Podocarpus
- Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer Shrub
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Season of Interest: Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Upright, Dense, and Rounded
- Pollinator Friendly: When flowering
Key Features
- Bronze, copper, and burgundy new growth
- Glossy dark green mature foliage
- Dense upright habit
- Drought tolerant once established
- Year-round color changes
Landscape Uses
- Hedges
- Privacy screens
- Foundation plantings
- Containers
- Formal gardens
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during the first growing season.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Companion Plants
- Camellia Shishi Gashira
- Encore® Azalea Autumn Empress®
- Acer palmatum
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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- Georgia Grown
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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.
