Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Mood Ring' pbr

Common Name:
Mood Ring Buddhist Pine

Description:
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Mood Ring' PBR is a striking and contemporary evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, colour-shifting foliage. New growth emerges in brilliant shades of lime green, golden yellow and soft red to bronze tones, gradually maturing to rich, glossy green, creating a dynamic “mood changing” effect throughout the seasons. With a naturally dense and upright growth habit, this refined selection is ideal for modern landscapes, formal plantings, and feature pots. In Melbourne’s climate, it performs best in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, though it is adaptable once established. ‘Mood Ring’ responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it perfect for hedging, screening, shaping, or topiary work. Hardy, low maintenance, and tolerant of light frost and coastal conditions, this versatile evergreen delivers year-round structure and colour contrast to residential and commercial gardens alike.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 2–3 m
Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Does not flower

Flower Colour:
Inconspicuous

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary
Suitable for Screening
Architectural foliage
Colour-changing new growth
Low maintenance
Frost tolerant
Coastal tolerant

Toxicity:
The fleshy outer part of the fruit is generally considered non-toxic, however the seed may be toxic if ingested. Not typically considered dangerous to pets, but ingestion of seeds should be avoided.

Companion Plants:
Buxus
Camellia
Gardenia
Liriope
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here