Podocarpus alpinus Blue Gem

Common Name: Blue Gem Alpine Plum Yew

Description: The Blue Gem Alpine Plum Yew (Podocarpus alpinus 'Blue Gem') is a dwarf, evergreen conifer prized for its compact, mounded form and striking blue-green foliage. In spring, new growth emerges with a reddish hue, adding seasonal interest before maturing to its characteristic blue-green shade. This slow-growing shrub typically reaches a height of approximately 30 to 90 centimetres and a spread of about 90 centimetres, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. The Blue Gem Alpine Plum Yew is known for its hardiness and adaptability, providing year-round colour and texture to various landscape settings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 30 to 90 centimetres
• Width: Approximately 90 centimetres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Attractive Blue-Green Foliage
• New Growth with Reddish Hue in Spring

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula species (Lavender)
• Heuchera species (Coral Bells)
• Sedum species (Stonecrop)
• Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue)