Southern Yew Plum Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

You will get 10 seeds of Podocarpus macrophyllus, Southern Yew Plum Pine for planting.

Podocarpus macrophyllus, also known as Southern Yew, is an elegant and low-maintenance tree native to southern Japan and China. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and has strap-shaped leaves and berry-like cones that are eaten by birds. This tree is resistant to termites and water, making it a popular choice for quality wooden houses in Okinawa Prefecture.

Scarification: Sand lightly or nick with a file, Soak in water, let stand in water for 6 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 360 days. Check every two weeks and pick out germinated seeds.

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed