Blue Gem Podocarpus, Blue Gem Tasmainian Podocarpus         po-do-KAR-pus

• Evergreen shrub, dwarf, spreading mound, simialr in general appearance to the species but bluer, grows about 15 cm a year.  Leaves blue, but new growth in sping pink or red.
• Sun or light shade.  The species, and presumably its selections, is considered one of the most suitable podocarpus for colder regions.
• Hardy to USDA Zone 7     Species native to soutwest Australia, Tasmania.
• Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden
• Portland, Oregon: Hoyt Arboretum (the species also)