Podocarpus elatus – Sleek, Upright Native for Structure & Shade 🌲🌿

Also known as the Plum Pine, Podocarpus elatus is a handsome and long-lived Australian native conifer that brings strong vertical form, glossy green foliage, and edible purple fruit to the landscape. With its dense, upright habit and elegant dark green leaves, it makes a superb screen, feature tree, or avenue planting for those seeking both beauty and function. 🌳🫐
 
Though naturally tall and columnar, it responds well to shaping, making it ideal for formal hedging or clipped architectural designs. In the warmer months, female trees produce attractive plum-like berries — a bonus for both native birds and adventurous cooks! 🦜🌸
 
Mature Size:
🔸 Height: 8 – 12 m (can reach up to 20 m in ideal conditions)
🔸 Width: 3 – 5 m
 
Why You’ll Love It:
🌲 Dense, upright growth ideal for privacy or windbreaks
🌿 Glossy dark green foliage for a refined, evergreen look
🫐 Edible purple fruit (on female plants) loved by birds
✂️ Excellent for screening, formal hedging or topiary
🌱 A hardy native with a strong, sculptural form
 
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it tolerates dry spells. Prune lightly to shape if desired. Apply mulch and a slow-release fertiliser in spring for lush, healthy growth.
 
Podocarpus elatus delivers timeless form, resilience, and native charm — a standout tree for structure, screening, or ornamental impact. 🌿🌲