This tree needs good drainage and  Podocarpus macrophyllushas a HPWRA (Hawai‘i Pacific Weed Risk Assessment) score of -3 (Low Risk). 

Native Range: Japan

Horticultural use: Specimen, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Screen, Espalier, Hedged or Topiary

Ethnobotanical Info / Tree Use: A conifer native to Japan and China, where it is valued for its association with Buddhism and Feng Shui. It is called inumaki or kusamaki in Japan, and widely planted in temple gardens. P. macrophyllus is traditionally used to cultivate bonsai trees.

Tree Shape: Conical
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Maximum Tree Height: 30 feet
Canopy Width: 20feet
Growth Rate: ~24in/year
Leaf Arrangement and Form: Alternate and Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Color: Green
Fall Color: No
Cones: Inconspicuous
Cone Size and Color: Small Purple Cone
Pollen time: Fall
Fruit Value: Edible
Bark Color: Dark Gray or Light Gray
Bark Texture: Exfoliating and Furrowed
Litter Type: Dry Fruit

Recommended Planting Area: 2′ to 4′
Water Use Rating: Medium
Sunset Climate Zone: 4 – 9, 12 – 24, H1 and H2
Soil Texture: Loam, Sand or Clay
Soil pH: Very Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Schoolyard Trees: No
Shade Tolerance: Yes

Branch Strength: Medium
Root Damage Potential: Low
Potential health issues: None Known
Biogenic Emissions: Low
Wildlife Interactions: Attracts
Disease and Pest Susceptibility: Sooty Mold, Mites and Scales
Utility Friendly: No